Compare Theralife® Dry Eye Therapy With Other Competitive Treatments
| TheraLife® Dry Eye Oral Capsules |
Artificial Tears Visine - Refresh - Genteal TheraTears - Similasan - Nu-Eye |
| Capsules taken only 1 or 2 times per day | Eye drops often require frequent usage, sometimes as often as every 10 minutes |
| Restores normal cell functions to tear secretion glands | Uses lubricants and thickening agents to prevent tear evaporation |
| Contains no preservatives | Contains preservatives |
| Contains all natural ingredients | Contains artificial chemicals |
| Relief from your own eye’s natural, salt-based tears | Uses chemicals to mimic natural tears |
| Convenient capsules | Inconvenient liquid drops, can ruin cosmetics and stain clothing |
| Suitable for long term daily use | Frequent use leads to fewer natural tears and may damage eyes |
| No environmentally damaging disposables | Some products have single use dispensers, creating excess waste |
| Provides natural allergy relief | Allergy relief ingredients may increase dry eye symptoms |
| Clinically Proven - Phase IIb Clinical Trial Data | No clinical trial data available |
| Fully patent protected | Rarely patent protected |
| A long term solution for chronic dry eye conditions | Not suitable for long term use and only provides temporary relief |
| TheraLife® Dry Eye Oral Capsules |
Eye Nutrition Products HydroEye - BioTears Oral GelCaps |
| Stimulates normal cell functions and restores health to tear secretion glands | Requires ingestion of oily substances to thicken tears from within the body |
| Contains anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agents to protect eye tissue from damage caused by harmful free radicals | Contains only an anti-inflammatory agent |
| Relief from your own eye's natural, salt-based tears | Uses lubricants to thicken tears |
| Contains only the highest quality, all natural ingredients | Contains purified or synthetic components |
| Phase IIb Clinical Trial Data available | No clinical trial data available |
| TheraLife® Dry Eye Oral Capsules |
Punctal Plugs Collagen (Temporary) - Cauterization (Permanent) |
| Stimulates normal cell functions and restores health to tear secretion glands | Prevents tear drainage through tear ducts |
| Normal eye drainage is left intact | Eyes may have difficulty clearing debris or washing out harmful bacteria |
| Patients do not experience chemical or material sensitivity issues | Some patients develop sensitivity to plug materials |
| Maintains normal tear secretion with long term use | Long term use may reduce tear secretion |
| No doctor office visit required | Surgically inserted at a doctor's office. |