Trehalose helps protect corneal cells from the osmotic stress of a dry eye environment, by regulating the movement of water across cell membranes, 1 stabilising the lipid bilayer 2 Inflammation causes much of the discomfort associated with dry eyes and can lead to more severe conditions such as corneal ulcers. Eye drops containing trehalose reduce inflammation and other symptoms resulting from hyperosmolarity, providing comfort for people with dry eyes and helping them find noticeable relief. How Sodium Hyaluronate Works in Thealoz Duo Eye Drops Dry Eye means that your eyes may not be making enough tears, the tears you are making are of poor quality or evaporate faster than they should. To find out if anything else in your medical profile could affect your ability to use Thealoz Duo, schedule an appointment to speak with your eye doctor. They will be able to help you decide whether or not Thealoz Duo is right for you. Thealoz Duo: a Powerful Tool in the Fight Against Dry Eyes Thealoz Duo Gel contains trehalose 3%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% and carbomer 0.25% in a preservative free gel formulation

Labtician-Thea eye drops are all preservative free and contain hypotonic hyaluronic acid. Dry eye sufferers usually have hypertonic tears meaning their tears are saltier than the average person’s tears. Hypotonic eye drops will restore the natural balance of the tear film and promote the movement of water into the ocular cells for hydration and lubrication. Their drops also contain trehalose which is a natural bioprotectant and osmoprotectant in the ocular cells. Let’s go over each of their eye drops and how you can find the right one for your dry eyes. HyabakTrehalose protects the epithelial cells on the ocular surface, improving their resistance to daily stress of dry environments and tear film changes in a dry eye; it has very high water retention capabilities with both bioprotection 1,2 and osmoprotection properties 2-7 In one study, 62% of patients receiving Thealoz Duo were symptom free after 84 days, with significant improvements in blurred vision, stinging and itching. To help reduce or eliminate these symptoms, Thealoz Duo works in several ways due to the active ingredients Trehalose (as in Thealoz) and Sodium Hyaluronic Acid (also known as Hyabak). It is also free from preservatives. Look for preservative-free on the bottle. In the food industry, preservatives help keep products fresh for a longer time, but it also comes at a cost because several chemicals are added. Similar to eye drops, preservatives are additional chemicals that will irritate your already sensitive eyes. Avoid “Get the Red Out” eye drops (decongestants). These drops cause your blood vessels on your eyes to shrink so your eyes appear whiter, but here’s the catch. There will be a rebound effect and the blood vessels will get bigger to make your eyes red again.

Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the eye, is a powerful moisturizing agent. It contributes to the viscosity of the tear film and promotes greater tear retention on the eye surface, helping to soothe dry eyes. Benefits of Thealoz Duo Eye Drops

Products containing preservatives can cause ocular surface toxicity, leading to inflammation and cell death. Using preservative-free eye drops supports the health of the ocular surface. A pre­mi­um alter­na­tive — Peo­ple who have tried oth­er eye drops, but not found sat­is­fac­tion or comfort These drops contain 0.15% preservative-free hypotonic hyaluronic acid and 3% Trehalose. Trehalose is a naturally occurring sugar found in many plants and its unique properties allow for survival in unfavorable environmental conditions. Its ability can also withstand prolonged periods of desiccation or dryness. Thealoz-Duo will provide protection to the surface of the eye and long-lasting dry eye relief. It is suitable for mild to severe dry eye sufferers. Thealoz-Duo Gel Thealoz Duo eye solution contains both trehalose 3% and sodium hyaluronate 0.15% in a preservative-free formula to relieve itching, redness and irritation caused by moderate to severe dry eyes. Thealoz Duo protects the surface of the eye while also providing them with some much-needed moisture.