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use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact lens compatible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for use with contact lenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient 10mL bottle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 250 drops, with a 180-day use-after-opening period.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Hyaluronic Acid?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyaluronic acid, also known as sodium hyaluronate, is widely used in dry eye lubricants because of its ability to attract and retain water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen applied to the eye, it helps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrate and lubricate the ocular 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experience:\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\u003ePersistent dryness despite using regular lubricating drops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry, gritty, irritated or tired-feeling eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscomfort during prolonged screen use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDryness associated with air conditioning, heating or windy environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact lens-related dryness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitive eyes requiring preservative-free lubrication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash and 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Use within 180 days of first opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways read the instructions supplied with the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sodium hyaluronate 3mg\/mL (0.3%).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther ingredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purified water, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, disodium edetate, sodium hydroxide and citric acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreservative-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between TheraTears and TheraTears Extra?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth are preservative-free, hyaluronic acid-based lubricating eye drops, but they use different formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard TheraTears contains 0.1% cross-linked sodium hyaluronate and is designed for mild to moderate dry eye symptoms. 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TheraTears Extra is compatible with contact lenses. Follow the manufacturer's directions for use with your lenses. Persistent contact lens discomfort may indicate an underlying tear film problem that would benefit from assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs TheraTears Extra preservative-free?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. TheraTears Extra is preservative-free, making it suitable for sensitive eyes and people who require regular lubrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long does TheraTears Extra last after opening?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheraTears Extra comes in a 10mL multidose bottle containing approximately 250 drops. 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