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The starting routine our optometrists give patients whose eyes water. Watering eyes are usually evaporative dry eye: the surface dries out, the eye floods itself with watery tears that contain no oil, and those evaporate just as fast. The fix isn't fewer tears — it's a better tear film, treated at the lid margin and on the surface at the same time.

Who it's for

• Eyes that water or stream, especially in wind or by the end of the day
• Gritty, tired or burning eyes that are worse on screens
• Vision that smears and then clears when you blink
• Anyone who has tried a single lubricant drop and got only brief relief

What's in the kit

• OCuSOFT HypoChlor Hypochlorous Acid Eyelid Spray — once a day. Close both eyes, spray both lids, and leave it. No rinsing, no rubbing.
• Avizor Lacrifresh Moisture 10ml — preservative-free hyaluronic acid, three times daily, every day.
• Systane COMPLETE Preservative-Free Eye Drops — the targeted drop for an unstable, fast-evaporating tear film.

You should notice a difference within two to three weeks. Do all of it, every day — most people who feel a dry eye routine "didn't work" gave up in the first few days.

If it hasn't settled in two to three weeks

Then stop buying bottles and let us measure rather than guess. The next step is a Dry Eye Evaluation — an in-depth, paid assessment of your tear film, lids and oil glands with one of our optometrists; the fee is confirmed when you book. A full eye examination comes first: the evaluation is booked once you've had a full examination with us, or elsewhere, within the last six months. New to Rose Optometry, or no recent examination? Book a full examination and we'll line up the Dry Eye Evaluation as your next appointment. Examined within the last six months? Book the Dry Eye Evaluation (bring a copy of the record if it was done elsewhere), or call (07) 847 3195. The whole pathway is on our dry eye guide.

Why buy from Rose Optometry

Independent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969. Free optometrist advice with every order, and free NZ shipping on orders over $100.