{"title":"Eye Ointments","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse eye ointments at Illume Eye Care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vita-pos-eye-ointment","title":"VitA-POS® Eye Ointment (5g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOvernight relief for dry, irritated eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitA-POS® is a preservative-free eye ointment designed to protect and soothe very dry eyes, especially overnight. Enriched with Vitamin A, it supports the health of the ocular surface while forming a protective film that reduces evaporation and keeps eyes comfortable while you sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts smooth, lubricating formula provides lasting relief from symptoms such as burning, grittiness, and dryness, making it ideal for people with chronic dry eye, lagophthalmos (incomplete eyelid closure), or those experiencing nighttime dryness from environmental or medication-related causes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting protection – Provides moisture and relief throughout the night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A enriched – Supports tear film and ocular surface health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservative-free – Gentle on sensitive eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe with contact lenses – Apply after lenses are removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomical – 5g tube, use within 6 months of opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash hands thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently pull down the lower eyelid and apply a small strip (~1 cm) into the conjunctival sac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose eyes slowly to allow even distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest applied before bedtime due to temporary blurred vision after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFT Pharma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47446605103355,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8714\/9307\/files\/Vitapos_eye_ointment.png?v=1758954064"},{"product_id":"polyvisc-lubricating-eye-ointment","title":"Poly Visc® Lubricating Eye Ointment (3.5g) – Overnight Relief for Dry Eyes","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWake with dry, gritty, sore or uncomfortable eyes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Poly Visc® is a preservative-free lubricating eye ointment designed to provide longer-lasting protection for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry eyes overnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rich ointment formulation forms a smooth protective layer over the surface of the eye, helping reduce moisture loss while you sleep. Because it stays on the eye longer than standard lubricating eye drops, Poly Visc is particularly useful when dryness is worse overnight or first thing in the morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we recommend Poly Visc for dry eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lasting overnight lubrication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – provides more sustained protection than regular eye drops\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreservative-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – suitable when frequent or preservative-free lubrication is preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective ointment formulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – helps coat the ocular surface and reduce overnight drying\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for morning dryness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – particularly if your eyes feel dry, gritty, sticky or uncomfortable when you wake\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful for exposure-related dryness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – including people whose eyelids do not completely close during sleep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is PolyVisc suitable for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoly Visc may be useful for people with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to severe dry eye symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry, uncomfortable eyes overnight or on waking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNocturnal lagophthalmos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the eyelids remain slightly open during sleep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcular surface exposure or recurrent overnight dryness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA need for longer-lasting, preservative-free lubrication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDryness following eye procedures, when recommended by an eye-care professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I use PolyVisc?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolyVisc is usually applied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejust before bedtime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently pull down the lower eyelid and apply a small ribbon of ointment inside the lower eyelid, following the directions on the packaging or advice from your optometrist, pharmacist or doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause PolyVisc is an ointment, it will temporarily blur your vision. This is normal and is why it is generally best used immediately before sleep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove contact lenses before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is in PolyVisc?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoly Visc is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreservative-free ophthalmic ointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e containing paraffin and wool fat (lanolin) in a soft paraffin ointment base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaking with dry eyes every morning?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular morning dryness can be a sign that your eyes are drying while you sleep, but it can also occur with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry eye disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis or incomplete eyelid closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are repeatedly relying on overnight ointments or your symptoms are not improving, an eye examination can help identify \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhy your eyes are dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than simply treating the symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllume Eye Care in Ponsonby, Auckland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dry eye and ocular surface disease are a particular focus of our practice. We assess the tear film, eyelids and meibomian glands to help determine the underlying cause and recommend the most appropriate treatment for your eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alcon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47540744814843,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8714\/9307\/files\/Polyvisc_ointment_for_sore_eyes.png?v=1758946526"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.illumeeyecare.co.nz\/collections\/eye-ointments.oembed","provider":"Illume Eye Care","version":"1.0","type":"link"}