{"title":"Stiltec","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse Stiltec products at Illume Eye Care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lacritec-dry-eye-supplement","title":"Lacritec Dry Eye Supplement (200s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional support for eye health, with a specialist blend of omega-3, omega-6 and GLA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to take a more complete approach to your dry eye care? Nutrition can be an important consideration alongside lubricating eye drops, eyelid care and other treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLacritec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an Australian-developed eye health supplement combining three carefully selected oils — fish oil, flaxseed oil and borage oil — to provide a blend of essential fatty acids in a convenient daily softgel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a conventional fish oil supplement, Lacritec includes the omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), alongside EPA, DHA and plant-derived ALA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose Lacritec?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree complementary oil sources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish oil, flaxseed oil and borage oil in one formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega-3 EPA and DHA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Important long-chain fatty acids with recognised roles in normal health and cellular function.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega-3 ALA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A plant-derived essential fatty acid supplied by flaxseed oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega-6 GLA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A distinctive addition from borage oil, which is not typically included in standard fish oil supplements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient daily routine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy-to-take softgel capsules taken with meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200-capsule bottle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 100 days' supply at the ongoing maintenance dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho might consider Lacritec?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLacritec may be worth discussing with your optometrist if you are interested in incorporating essential fatty acids into your eye-health routine, particularly alongside existing care for dry eyes or contact lens discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional supplementation is not suitable or necessary for everyone, and research into its benefits for dry eye disease has produced mixed results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we stock Lacritec at Illume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Illume Eye Care, we take a comprehensive approach to dry eye management, looking at tear film stability, meibomian gland function, inflammation, lifestyle and nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega fatty acid supplementation is one option we may discuss as part of an individualised care plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe stock Lacritec because its combination of fish oil, flaxseed oil and GLA-containing borage oil offers an alternative to conventional omega-3-only supplements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe in choosing products based on your individual needs rather than assuming that one approach is right for everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to take Lacritec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer's suggested adult dosage is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial phase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Take 3 capsules daily with meals for the first 6 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOngoing phase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Take 2 capsules daily with meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 200-capsule bottle provides approximately 79 days' supply when following the initial six-week schedule and then reducing to two capsules daily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the maintenance dose of two capsules daily, a full bottle lasts 100 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach softgel capsule contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcentrated omega-3 triglycerides (fish oil)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e332 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– EPA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e134 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– DHA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e66.8 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlaxseed oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e334 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e192 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorage seed oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e434 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95.5 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Lacritec different from a regular fish oil supplement?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost standard fish oil supplements contain EPA and DHA. Lacritec combines these with flaxseed-derived ALA and borage-derived GLA, providing a broader range of fatty acids. However, this does not necessarily mean it works better than other omega supplements for dry eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long should I take Lacritec?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLacritec is designed for regular use rather than occasional supplementation. The manufacturer describes an initial six-week dosing phase. Responses vary, and improvements in dry eye symptoms cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Lacritec replace my dry eye drops?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Lacritec is a nutritional supplement, not a substitute for lubricating drops, prescription medication or other treatments recommended by your optometrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I take Lacritec if I wear contact lenses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact lens wearers may incorporate nutritional supplements into their general eye-care routine. However, if your lenses are uncomfortable, it is important to assess the lens fit, tear film and ocular surface rather than relying on supplementation alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains fish oil. Do not use if you have an allergy to any ingredient. Consult your healthcare professional before use if you take warfarin or other blood-thinning medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have questions about interactions with your medication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways read the product label and use as directed. Supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet or appropriate eye care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure what is causing your dry eyes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry eye disease can result from reduced tear production, meibomian gland dysfunction, inflammation or several overlapping factors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Illume's advanced dry eye clinic in Ponsonby, Auckland, our optometrists provide detailed assessments and personalised treatment recommendations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illumeeyecare.co.nz\/pages\/dry-eye-assessment-auckland\" title=\"Dry Eye Assessment Ponsonby Auckland | Experienced Team\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about our Dry Eye \u0026amp; Ocular Surface 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py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMacutec Once Daily offers a scientifically backed, convenient solution for individuals seeking to support their macular health and overall eye function.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIts formulation, based on the AREDS2 study, makes it a reliable choice for those concerned about age-related eye health issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stiltec","offers":[{"title":"1 x 30 pack (1 month supply)","offer_id":48605778215163,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 30 pack (3 months' 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