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Relief for Dry Eyes: BioTears First
- Addresses the root cause of dry eye syndrome.
- Designed for the dry eye patient using current best science.
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Targets dry eye pain and discomfort.
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Targets tear-specific inflammatory processes.
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Addresses the tear film structure necessary for optimal visual clarity.
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120 capsule count per bottle
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Recommended dosage: 4 capsules a day, 2 with breakfast and 2 with dinner
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Full money back guarantee.
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Made in the U.S.A. in NSF certified facility to FDA Good Manuracturing Practice standards.
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BioTears First - the healthy tear film standard of care.
BioTears is a patented next-generation dietary supplement from the inventors of HydroEye. It is designed to systemically address the root inflammatory cause and effects of dry eye syndrome. It's suggested in peer-reviewed literature that these specific nutrients support normal production of lubricants in other affected parts of the body, such as mucous membranes of the mouth and vagina, and interior body surfaces such as joints and synovial membranes. BioTears addresses the structure and function of the tear film, which is vital for visual clarity.
BioTears Oral GelCaps contain the optimal blend of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essentials fatty acids, plus all the nutrient co-factors suggested to enhance the metabolic conversion associated with the tear-specific series one anti-inflammatory prostaglandin, PGE1.
BioTears Oral GelCaps include nutrients that are suggested to appropriately inhibit the essential fatty acid arachidonic acid production of the COX2 enzyme, the pro-inflammatory prostaglandin PGE2, and Interleukin Il-6.
BioTears Oral GelCaps include nutrients that are suggested to modulate goblet cell/mucin production in both the stimulated and unstimulated tear, the lacrimal gland aqueous output, as well as the meibomian gland oil output, which is vital to the prevention of evaporative dry eyes.
BioTears Oral GelCaps also contain APO-Lactoferrin, which is suggested to inhibit the growth of both viral and bacterial pathogens in the three-layer tear film.
We recommend you scroll up and visit the BioTears Scientific Rationale link for more information. The manufacturing link is at the bottom of every page.
Recommended dosage: Four oral capsules per-day; two with each morning and evening meal.
Precautions: Coumadin patients should consult their primary care physician when taking this formulation. Pregnant or lactating women, or individuals with medical conditions should also consult a physician before using. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, or treat any disease.
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Condition Overview
Dry eyes, often referred to as Dry Eye Syndrome, is the most frequent patient complaint to eye doctors. Lack of successful treatment is the primary reason patients change eye doctors.
On Living With Dry Eyes: From the English teacher's blog
Who threw the sand in my face?
What streetfight
Was I in last night?
I remember a book
I am waiting for the forty-four days of rain.
I am waiting for my trial in the desert to end.
Who gave the nameless their names?
Pathology of the three-layer tear film:
The Mucus Layer - the closest layer to the corneal epithelium. It is produced by the conjunctival goblet cells, and is absorbed by the corneal surface glycoproteins, creating a hydrophilic surface. Mucin deficiency, or mucopolysaccharide abnormalities, can lead to poor wetting or glycation of the corneal surface with subsequent desiccation and epithelial damage, even in the presence of adequate aqueous tear production.
The Aqueous Layer - the layer between the mucous and lipid layers. It is secreted by the lacrimal gland and incorporates all water-soluble components of the tear film. It also comprises 90% of the tear thickness. The aqueous layer provides moisture and supplies oxygen and important nutrients to the cornea.
The Lipid Layer - the most superficial layer. It is produced by the Meibomiam glands with contributions from the glands of Zeis and Moll of the eye lids. The secretion is an oily material, which is fluid at body temperature and retards evaporation of the aqueous layer and lowers surface tension, thereby allowing the tear-film to adhere to the eye’s surface. Androgen receptors are located in both the lacrimal and meibomian glands. A decrease in circulating androgen hormones can result in loss of the oil laye, exacerbating the evaporative tear loss.
The Blink Reflex renews the tear film by delivering aqueous and lipid to the tear film and sweeping away debris. The normal blink interval is about 5 seconds under normal conditions. The tear film is typically stable for about 10 seconds. Tears are normally evaporated or forced out through the nasolacrimal ducts in the inner corner of the eyes on blinking.
The Root Causes of Dry Eye Syndrome:
Many different things cause dry eye syndrome. The normal aging of tear glands, as well as extended use of contact lens, environmental pollutants, prescription drugs, refractive surgery, auto immune diseases, nutrient deficiencies and other disorders can cause disruption in the tear production and retention process.
Symptoms:
The typical symptoms of the dry eye syndrome include dryness, grittiness, irritation, difficulty reading for long periods of time, burning and even the apparent contradiction of excessive tearing or watering. In extreme cases of dry eye, patients may become unusually sensitive to light, experience severe eye pain, and start to notice diminished vision. Successful treatment may be needed to avoid permanent damage.
Blepharitis can often cause dry eye symptoms due to inflammation of the eyelid margins, which is caused by a bacterial infection (Staphylococci). This condition can compromise the quality of the tear film causing tears to evaporate more quickly. The bacteria produce waste material that can cause a mild toxic reaction leading to chronic red, irritated eyes.
Extended Contact Lens Wear can result in dry eye from corneal oxygen and nutrient deficiency. Protein build-up on contact lens can produce a breeding ground for bacterial growth and surface roughness, further contributing to inflammatory changes. Some contact lens solutions contain preservatives that can also cause chemical irritation of the corneal surface and result in dry eye symptoms.
LASIK Surgery temporarily disrupts the ocular surface/lacrimal gland unit. Also, during LASIK, roughly 60-70% of the superficial nerve fibers in the cornea are severed, which reduces sensation and affects aqueous tear production and delays wound healing. With compromised sensation, the blink rate can slow to the point that the tear film breaks up before the next blink can reconstitute. Though this condition usually clears up after a few months, it may result in mild to severe dry eye syndrome for several months after surgery.
Diseases that may be associated with dry eyes include Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogrens Syndrome, Diabetes, Asthma, Thyroid disease, Lupus, and possibly Glaucoma.
Age - Dry eye syndrome affects 75% of people over age 65. Tear volume decreases from age 18 as much as 60% by age 65.
Hormonal changes cause decreased tear production brought on by pregnancy, lactation, menstruation, and menopause.
Medications that can cause dry eyes are antibiotics, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, diuretics, over-the-counter vasoconstrictors such as Visine, antihistamines, birth control pills, appetite suppressants, and ulcer medications.
Computer Use causes most people to blink less frequently (about 7 times per minute vs. a normal rate of around 22 times/minute). This leads to increased evaporation along with the fatigue and eye-strain associated with staring at a computer monitor. Any task requiring a great deal of concentration can result in decreased blink rate.
The conventional treatment for dry eyes is to treat the symptoms not the cause:
Artificial Tears: Some form of over-the-counter artificial tears is usually recommended. Although they may provide temporary relief, they merely palliate the symptoms. Worse, the preservatives can aggravate the condition, and can even kill corneal cells. Tears that promise “get the red out”
Punctal Occlusion: Punctal occlusion is a procedure used to help dry eye patients by closing the tear drainage canals with silicone plugs, which keep most of the fluid from leaving the surface of the eye. This may provide long-term relief.
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BioTears Scientific Rationale
Artificial tears flush out debris, dilute substances trapped in the tear film, and increase tear clearance. They do not, however, provide all the factors critical for the maintenance and repair of the ocular surface, nor do they optomize tear film structure and function, which is necessary for improved visual acuity.
- BioTears Oral Gel Caps has been clinically suggested to improve the tear chemistry and the health of the ocular surface on over 75% of the dry eye patients studied.
- BioTears Oral Gel Caps has been clinically suggested, through slit lamp observation, rose bengal staining, and lisemine green staining to improve the health of the ocular surface.
- BioTears Oral Gel Caps has been clinically suggested to extend tear break-up time (TBUT).
- BioTears Oral Gel Caps has been clinically suggested to increase aqueous output through the use of both ZoneQucik and Schrimers tests.
- BioTears Oral Gel Caps has been clinically suggested to increase tear lactoferrin levels with the Touch Tear MicroAssay System.
- BioTears has been clinically suggested to decrease tear film inflammatory markers, IL-1 and IL-6.
- Thousands of satisfied BioTears customers strongly suggest, with every monthly repeat order, the very real subjective data that further proves product efficacy.
The scientists at Biosyntrx have discovered a unique way to address many of the underlying inflammatory processes associated with dry eye syndrome. Oral administration of specific omega 6 essential fatty acids that contain sufficient amounts of gamma-linolenic-acid (GLA) are suggested to stimulate the natural production of tear-specific anti-inflammatory series one prostaglandins (PGE1). We use Black Currant Seed Oil as our source of omega 6 GLA because it is more stable than either Borage Oil or Evening Primrose Oil. We do not use Flax Seed Oil because it is the most unstable of the essential fatty acid oils, and it does not contain GLA. Flax stability issues keep it from easily converting to GLA, which it must do to produce tear-specific anti-inflammatory PGE1.(1-3)
Clinical studies have suggested that the nutrient co-factors included in BioTears Oral Gel Caps may restore normal production of lubricants in the eyes and other affected parts of the body, such as mucous membranes of the mouth and vagina, and interior body surfaces such as joints and synovial membranes. (4)
In developing a tear-specific formula for oral administration, Biosyntrx included the nutrient co-factors suggested necessary to address dry eye syndrome by physiologic rather than pharmacological means. These ingredients are designed to work synergistically rather than individually, and are suggested in published scientific literature to effectively address the inflammatory process responsible for most dry eye syndrome, as well as enhancing and restoring function to the glands involved in all three layers of the tear film. (5-11)
Mechanism of Action:Omega 6 fatty acids are suggested to metabolize to the site-specific anti-inflammatory ecosinoid, prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). These particular prostaglandins are suggested in peer-reviewed published literature to reduce ocular surface inflammation, as well as reduce the inflammatory process associated with meibomitis and reduced lacrimal gland aqueous output.
Omega 6 fatty acids convert to PGE1 via the linoleic-acid (LA) to gamma-linolenic-acid (GLA) to dihomo-gamma-linolenic-acid (DGLA) to the series one prostaglandins (PGE1). To help ensure this conversion, we included the nutrient co-factors, vitamins A, C, B6, and magnesium. The delta-six-desaturase (D6D) enzyme necessary for this conversion is too easily disrupted by alcohol, aging, smoking, elevated cholesterol levels, and environmental factors without these additional nutrient co-factors, which are also suggested to modulate goblet cell production and neurotransmitter blink response.
Pharmaceutical grade cod liver oil, as a source of Omega 3 EPA/DHA is germane to the formulation. It serves as a metabolic gateway boost to the downstream conversion of the Omega 3 to the anti-inflammatory PGE3, while also preventing inappropriate Omega 6 arachidonic acid cleavage via the delta-5-destaurase enzyme (D5D). (12-13)
Vitamin E, specifically gamma tocopherols, is suggested in peer-reviewed literature to prevent oxidation by stabilizing the EFAs, and inhibiting COX2 enzyme activity that promotes inflammatory response. (14)
Curcumin is suggested in peer-reviewed literature to appropriately block Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids from metabolizing to the pro-inflammatory PGE2 and IL1. (15)
Background: Curcumin is a natural COX2 inhibitor with similar chemical properties to ibuprofens Motrin and Advil (NSAIDS). The difference is Curcumin does not inhibit production of the COX1 enzyme that is necessary to protect the stomach lining. NASIDS can cause hemorrhage and have been responsible for a number of deaths. The first sign of an adverse response can be severe gastric bleeding.
Vitamin C, as ascorbic acid and fat-soluble absorbyl palmitate, is suggested to best modulate prostaglandin (PGE1) synthesis due to the extended half-life of the fat-soluble vitamin C over water-soluble ascorbic acid. This Vitamin C combination is also suggested in peer-reviewed literature to enhance the production of IgE concentrates in tears, the first line of basophil and mast cell defense against invading pathogens and allergens that frequently cause dry eye symptoms. (16)
Lactoferrin is suggested in peer-reviewed literature to increase the level of iron binding proteins to better inhibit viral and bacterial infections and to balance other tear lipocalins (family of proteins that transport small hydrophobic molecules), which modulate the surface tension of the tear film and affect the comfort of the contact lens wearer. Lactoferrin taken orally appears to survive absorption in the stomach by converting to a very small molecule called lactoferricin which can easily find its way into secretory tissue including the eyes. (17-24)
Background: Lactoferrin is produced in the tear film by neutrophils that constitute the "first line of defense" against infection. Neutrophil apoptosis (programmed cell death) signals the macrophage to clean up debris from wound sites, including surgically induced wounds (LASIK).
BioTears Oral GelCaps are designed to help inhibit the LASIK induced dry eye by supporting post-surgical wound healing response, enhancing lacrimal and meibomian gland output, as well as enhance the post-op acetylcholine neurotransmitter blink response. (25-28)
References:
- Systemic linoleic and gamma-linolenic acid therapy in dry eye syndrome with an inflammatory component. Barabino S, Rolando M, Camicione P, Ravera G, Zanardi S, Giuffrida S, Calabria G. Cornea. 2003 Mar;22(2):97-10 [abstract]
- Effect of dietary supplementation with black currant seed oil on the immune response of healthy elderly subjects. Wu D, Meydani M, Leka LS, Nightingale Z, Handelman GJ, Blumberg JB, Meydani SN. American Journal of Clinical Nutr. 1999 Cot;70(4):536-43. [abstract]
- Dietary supplementation with gamma-linolenic acid alters fatty acid content and eicosanoid production in healthy humans. Johnson MM, Swan DD, Surette ME, Stegner J, Chilton T, Fonteh AN, Chilton FH. J Nutr. 1997 Aug;127(8):1435-44. [abstract]
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Sjogren's syndrome and the sicca syndrome: the role of prostaglandin E1 deficiency. Treatment with essential fatty acids and vitamin C. Horrobin DF, Campbell A. Med Hypotheses 1980 Mar;6(3):225-32 [abstract]
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The immunoregulatory role of vitamins A, D and E in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome. Szodoray P, Hovath IF, et al. Rheumatology 2009 Nov 27 [abstract]
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- A compositional based model for the tear film layer. McCulley JP, Shine W. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 1997;95:79-88; discussion 88-93. [abstract]
- Impact of antiandrogen treatment on the fatty acid profile of neutral lipids in human meibomian gland secretions. Sullivan BD, Evans JE, Krenzer KL, Reza Dana M, Sullivan DA J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2000 Dec;85(12):4866-73. [abstract]
- Identification by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry of long-chain fatty acids and alcohols from hamster meibomian glands using picolinyl and nicotinate derivatives. Harvey DJ. Biomed Chromatogr. 1989 Nov;3(6):251-4 [abstract]
- Vitamin E prevents changes in the cornea and conjunctiva due to vitamin A deficiency. Fujikawa A, Gong H, Amemiya T. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2003 Apr;241(4):287-97. [abstract]
- Vitamin A deficiency alters the expression of mucin genes by the rat ocular surface epithelium. Tei M, Spun-Michaid SJ, et al. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2000 Jan;41(1):82-8. [abstract]
- Lacrimal gland uptake and metabolism of ascorbic acid. Dreyer R, Rose RC. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1993 Feb;202(2):212-6. [abstract]
- Relationship between goblet cell density and tear function tests. Yeo AC, Carkeet A, Carney LG, Yap MK. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2003 Jan;23(1):87-94. [abstract]
- Pro- and Anti-inflammatory Forms of Interleukin-1 in the Tear Fluid and Conjunctiva of Patients with Dry-Eye Disease Abraham Solomon, Dilek Dursun, Zuguo Liu, Yuhuan Xie, Angelo Macri and Stephen C. Pflugfelder. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2001 Sep;42(10):2283-92. [abstract]
- Addition of eicosapentaenoic acid to gamma-linolenic acid-supplemented diets prevents serum arachidonic acid accumulation in humans Barham JB, Edens MB, Fonteh AN, Johnson MM, Easter L, Chilton FH. J Nutr. 2000 Aug;130(8):1925-31. [abstract]
- Gamma-tocopherol and its major metabolite, in contrast to alpha-tocopherol, inhibit cyclooxygenase activity in macrophages and epithelial cells Jiang Q, Elson-Schwab, Courtemanche C, Ames BN Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2000 Oct 10; 97(21):11494-9. [abstract]
- Safety and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Curcumin: A Component of Turmeric (Curcuma longa). Chainani-Wu N. Altern Complement Med 2003 Feb;9 (1): 161-8 [abstract]
- Pseudokeratoconus caused by rosacea. Dursun D, Piniella AM, Pflugfelder SC. Cornea 2001 Aug;20(6):668-9 [abstract]
- Tear lipocalins: potential lipid scavengers for the corneal surface. Glasgow BJ, Marshall G, Gasymov OK, Abduragimov AR, Yusifov TN, Knobler CM Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1999 Dec;40(13):3100-7 [abstract]
- The inhibition of mast cell activation by neutrophil lactoferrin: uptake by mast cells and interaction with tryptase, chymase and cathepsin G. HeS, McEven AR, blewell SA. Biochem Pharmacol 2003 Mar 15; 65 (6): 1007-15 [abstract]
- Components responsible for the surface tension of human tears. Nagyova B, Tiffany JM. Curr Eye Res 1999 Jul;19(1):4-11 [abstract]
- Lactoferrin down-regulates the LPS-induced cytokine production in monocytic cells via NFkappa B. Haversend L, Ohlsson BG, Hahn-Sone M. et al. Cell Immunol. 2002 Dec; 220 (2); 83-95 [abstract]
- Bovine lactoferrin stimulates the phagocytic activity of human neutrophils: identification of its active domain. Miyacchi H, Hashimoto S, et al. Cell Immunol. 1998 Jul 10;187(1):34-7. [abstract]
- What is dry eye and what does it mean to the contact lens wearer? Foulks, GN. Eye Contact Lens. 2003 Jan;29(1 Suppl):S96-100; discussion S115-8, S192-4. [abstract]
- A multi-centre study of lapsed contact lens wearers. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2002 Nov;22(6):516-27. [abstract]
- Lipid, lipase and lipocalin differences between tolerant and intolerant contact lens wearers. Glassom M, Stapleton F. Willcox M Curr Eye Res. 2002 Oct; 25 (4); 227-35 [abstract]
- Effect of linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid on tear production, tear clearance and on the ocular surface after photorefractive keratectomy. Macri A, Giuffrida S, et al. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2003 May 27 [epub ahead of print] [abstract]
- Influence of corneal refractive surgery on the lacrymal film. Pisella PJ, Godon C, Auzerie O, Baudouin C. Fr Ophtalmol 2002 Apr;25(4):416-22 [abstract]
- Diagnosis and therapy of LASIK-induced neurotrophic epitheliopathy. Breil P, Frisch L, Dick HB. Ophthalmologe 2002 Jan;99(1):53-7 [abstract]
- Dry eye after refractive surgery. Ang RT, Dartt DA, Tsubota K. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2001 Aug;12(4):318-22 [abstract]
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"I personally use and recommend BioTears Oral GelCaps to enhance visual acuity after multifocal lens implantation. "
Guy Knolle, MD - Austin, TX
"The problem of dry eyes in the age group of most of our patients is almost universal. The addition of BioTears Oral Gelcaps to our arsenal to affect this problem is great. My physicians's assistant, Bill Asumus, and I find good patient compliance without too much GI distress, a high level of symptomatic relief and significant improvement in testing parameters. Thank you for your work in bringing this product to the market."
James P. Gills, MD, Director - St. Lukes Cataract and Laser Institute, Tarpon Springs, FL
"Many outstanding International doctors, ophthalmologist and scientiest believe Biosyntrx products to be the best available. They fully believe in their safety and effectiveness and are using the products themselves, as I am. "
Harold Stein MD, FRCS (Canada) - Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
"Biosyntrx is a unique experience for me. It bridges my personal and professional life. In our practice we are finding outstanding results with BioTears for multiple ocular surface abnormalities including dry eye syndromes, mild inflammatory disorders and contact lens related problems. We also recommend Macula Complete to our patients who want or need optimal nutrient protection, which includes our diagnosed AMD patients. Meanwhile, on a personal level, I use Syntrx Complete along with my daily running and exercise schedule and I have never felt better. Given the rigorous scientific scrutiny under which all Biosyntrx products are formulated and produced, I think this is a "nutriceutical" company ODs and MDs can feel comfortable and confident in using both professionally and personally. "
Lou Catania, OD, FAAO - Nicolitz Eye Consultants, Jacksonville, FL
"Biosyntrx is it's logo, 'The Company Doctors Trust'. I use and recommend BioTears Gelcaps, they are very effective in a wide range of dry eye patients. People get better. "
Stephen Slade, MD - Ophthalmology Clinical Faculty, University of Texas Medical School, Houston
"We are very excited to be associated with the professional science team at Biosyntrx. Their next-generation oral formulation for dry eyes, BioTears Oral GelCaps, is a more complete formulation designed to better address the complex inflammatory issues that affect both age-related dry eyes and surgically induced dry eyes. Our practice has been using oral formulations to treat dry eye for quite some time, and we have found BioTears Oral GelCaps to be an effective way to provide patients with a comfortable alternative to traditional dry eye treatment. "
Richard Lindstrom, MD - Minnesota Eye Consultants, Minneapolis, MN
"I have recommended nutritional supplements for dry eye patients for over four years. When I first tried them, my ethusiasm was described as "luke-cold." Four year later, it is nothing short of red hot. I find oral supplements an important tool for treating my dry eye patients. I recommend BioTears when I believe an oral supplement is appropriate for my dry eye patients. I also take it for my own dry eye problems. It works. "
Kevin Waltz, OD MD, Eye Surgeons of Indiana - Indianapolis
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Customer from Carmel, Indiana  |
| I've tried all kinds of dry eye supplements and have found BioTears to be the best by far. I appreciate being able to pass the information on to others with dry eyes. When I take BioTears, I do not need to use any type of eye drops and I can wear my contacts. It makes a hugh difference. 75
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| Customer from Silver Spring, MD |
| I have suffered with dry eyes for the past five years. My eye doctor has tried everything to make me comfortable. Both he and I are thrilled about how well I have responded to this oral formulation. No more pain, no more messy drops and no more smeared mascara. Pat Baker 37
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| Customer from Minneapolis, MN |
| After two weeks on BioTears Oral GelCaps, a 50 year old female patient reported that she now can wear her contacts all day and doesn't feel as though she has to "rip her lenses out of her eyes the minute she walks through the door from work". She now takes them out at the end of her day without any urgency. Scott Fontana, OD 36
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| Customer from Cincinatti, Ohio |
| My doctor ask me to choose whether I wanted to take an oral supplement to ease my dry eye pain, or to have something poked into my eye to keep the tears from draining, which might cause later complications. Guess what I chose? Thank you BioTears......Libby Lathrup 34
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| Customer from Tiburon, CA |
| You made magic with this formulation!
Burton Goldberg,
Editor - Alternative Medicine, The Definitive Guide 33
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| Customer from Denver, CO |
| My dry eye pain became unbearable after moving from San Francisco to Denver. Four capsules a day of BioTears Oral GelCaps allows me to hike or ski all day without having to use eye drops every hour.
Gayle Lederman 32
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| Customer from Portland OR |
| You have done it again. I used your first dry eye formulation for a few years and this new one works even better. Karen Ozawa, RN 31
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| Customer from Beverly Hills, CA |
| Thank you Biosyntrx! After ten years of wearing contact lens, I had just about given them up until my optometrist recommended I start taking BioTears. I'm wearing my contacts 12 hours a day again in complete comfort. Sharon Janes 30
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| Customer from Barstow, California |
| What a wonderful cure for my eyes. I thougt I would never be the same, my eyes were so bad I could not look at light they were so dry, now they are almost normal. 29
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| Customer from Schaumburg, IL |
| Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to tell you what a wonderful product you have in BioTears! In 1999 I was diagnosed with dry eye syndrome in my left eye from years of wearing contacts. When a litmus paper test was performed on my left eye, I had no tears. Therefore, I could no longer wear contacts and at that time I decided to have LASIK surgery. I was thrilled with the results as I now have 20/20 vision and the freedom from contacts. However, as I was informed before the surgery, the dry eye syndrome did not improve. I had to use eye drops upon wakening, several times throughout the day, and extra thick drops before bed. Still the drops did not alleviate much of the discomfort and my left eye was always very red.
Being that the internet is a wonderful thing, I decided to do a search under "dry eye syndrome" and discovered BioTears. I called Promise Book Shoppe at St. Lukes and ordered a bottle. Almost immediately I began to notice a difference. I have taken BioTears for a month now and I no longer have to use ANY eye drops. I have no discomfort, and the redness is very slight.
I can't thank you enough for this product - what a difference it has made in the quality of my life. I only wish that more sufferers were aware of BioTears. You certainly need to get the word out to more eye practitioners and clinics.
Sincerely,
Mrs. R. Seely 28
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| Customer from Carson City, Nevada |
| My Aunt has tried many things for her eyes and was at the end of her rope. She contacted me and ask if I knew of any nutrient that would help. I refered her to the BioTears and she has been thrilled ever since. She stopped using eye drops in the first 2 weeks and has never had to use them again. She will no longer be with out BioTears. Thanks for a great product! 27
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| Customer from Philadelphia, PA |
| I have been suffering from severe dry eye syndrome for a few years. I was at the end of my rope with this condition, as it was affecting my job, my ability to drive, and my social life. I tried every drop around, but didn't help. I was researching the tear duct block procedure when I ran across the Article about the biotears supplement and figured I would give it shot. Within 1 week, I felt almost back to normal eye function. This product has changed my life. My only complaint is the price and the availability. I am hoping it will be available over the counter soon. Thank you for this product. 26
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| Customer from New Port Richey, Fl |
| I have Sjogren's Syndrome and Lupus and I suffer with severe eye and mouth dryness. I tried BioTears Oral GelCaps as directed and withing 48 hours felt an amazing relief from my dry eye and mouth problems. I also obtained relief from personal dryness and could even feel a difference with breathing. I usually have to cough about 20 minutes upon awakening to clear my airway passages because of the dryness. Since taking this product I no longer have this difficulty. Ann Ianauzzi, RN 25
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| Customer from Unknown city and state |
| The bio tears in combination with mositure chamber spectacles are keeping me in contact lenses (I have keratoconus and must wear rgp lenses).
I would like to know the calorie count of BioTears. I would also ask that you alert women with dry eyes not to take birth control pills or hormone replacements containing estrogen. I wish I had known this ten yers ago.
Joan Zoref
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| Customer from Independence, Missouri |
| I have Sjogren's Syndrome and suffer from severe dry eyes and dry mouth. Since I started using Bio Tears, I rarely use eye drops! Before using Bio Tears, I used drops constantly during the day and the eye ointment at night. My job involves 8+ hours at a computer and Bio Tears have made life at work much easier! Thanks to the internet I found your web site! Thanks for your great product! Diane Brown 23
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| Customer from The Woodlands, TX |
| Wow! What a difference 3 weeks makes! I'm a writer, and I desperately need my eyes, but they had become so bone dry and painful I often couldn't work at my computer for days. I even missed Parent Info Night at my kids' school because my eyes hurt too much to go. I could no longer open my eyes at night without first flushing them with artificial tears, and they had become very susceptible to infections. I am so happy to say that after 3 weeks on BioTears my eyes are great during the day, and only my left eye is moderately dry at night. But I haven't needed artificial tears or any eye wash in 3 days now ... at all! I feel like I have my life back too! My kids agree
! Thank you for this awesome product
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Customer from Nashville, Tennessee  |
| Oral Treatment for dry eye complications may very well be the "golden Bullet" that eyecare practioneers have been searching for. I now recommend such on a dailey basis to our patients who 'suffer' dry eye problems as well as those associated with contact lens wear. I have seen significant improvement over a brief period of time in a significant number of cases. The chronic 'dry eye' patient, when following the exact instructions and being consistent and patient, may very well show considerable improvement.
Dr. Don Lewis O.D., Ph.D. 21
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Customer from Miami  |
| Been using the product for 4 weeks now...no results yet...no change in dry eyes..I wear contacts...will order 2 months more and if nothing happends will discontinue use 20
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| Customer from Tennessee |
| I purchased your Bio Tears about 3 months ago. My Dr. had my bloodwork done to check for Sjogren's because of symtons I was having. It came out positive for SS. I searched the internet for a product for the dry eyes, mouth etc., and found your sight. I have been on this product for 2 months and it is WONDERFUL. I had my bloodwork done again for my yearly physical and my Dr. told me my Sjogren's was in remission! I am still continuing with the supplement. Thank You 19
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| Customer from Sand Springs,OK |
| Saved me from having glacoma. My doctor was amazed. I've been on steroids every day for almost 10 years. I've tried the other well know product but this is the best. Blindness is the side effect of my pitutary surgery and radiation. I refused to give up my eye sight without a fight. Thank you for this product. 18
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| Customer from LA |
| id love to try this - severe dry eye sufferer for over 5 yrs now and nothing has helped however tight budget i cannot afford this- as sson as i can i will give this a try 17
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| Customer from Apple Valley, MN |
| Bio-Tears continues to provide relief from my dry-eye condition. I take two pills in the morning and two pills in the early afternoon for 6-8 hours of relief in the AM then PM. To attest to the significant affect Bio-Tears has for my condition I sometimes will forget my PM supplement and notice a drop in my uncorrected near vision plus discomfort. This serves as a distinct reminder I have forgotten my PM dosage. Upon taking my PM 2 pill dosage and within 20-40 minutes I can feel the affect and my near vision improves by a line to line-and-a-half. Thank you for developing this fabulous dry-eye supplement. It works wonders. Mark Jones 16
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| Customer from El Centro, CA |
| My eyes have been dry for about 6 years, after having laser corrective surgery. I would suffer with pain, gritty feeling and blurry vision, worsening with the hot, dry or windy weather. After searching the internet and finding Bio Tears, I tried them, and after 2 weeks, noticed a big difference in all symptoms. Thank you for a great product
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| Customer from Winston-Salem, NC |
| I give McDuff two capsules per day. It has helped her dry eye condition. McDuff is my 12- year old Scottish terrier. 14
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| Customer from Pompano Beach, FL |
| BioTears Gel Caps is the first thing I've tried that actually helped my severe dry eye condition. Have tried all the artifical tears/gels/ointments as well as Restasis. BioTears gelcaps work! Barbara Dryer 13
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| Customer from Tacoma Washington |
| I have been using Bio Tears for 3 months and have noticed that my eyes feel less scratchy. Also, my skin is smoother and I don't seem to have dry skin which must be a plus from using the product. 12
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| Customer from Baton Rouge, La. |
| Bio Tears did not help me at all after taking 1 bottle, but I have a bad case of Myasthenia Gravis and a mild case of Sjogren's Syndrome. Only a larger dose of Mestinon has helped with the burning in my eyes. I was hoping for better results from your product, but I understand it is just a vitamin, and is not a medicine. 11
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| Customer from Carmel, California |
| I, too, had reached the point where I could barely open my eyes due to dry eye syndrome. I was using drops 3-4 times an hour, greasy gels at night, and still suffering badly! An internet search led me to BioTears Oral Gel Caps, which I thought I might as well try, not really hoping it would help. Well, I am now essentially cured! I use drops occasionally, perhaps a few times a day. I no longer go around with my eyes half shut, barely able to keep my eyes open towards the end of the day. I am totally pleased and feel the formulation is undoubtedly good for my general health as well. THANK YOU! 10
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| Customer from Kentucky |
| I have suffered from dry eyes for over 20 years and nothing worked til I found this product, it started working after one dose, I will not be without it, thank you
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| Customer from Old Saybrook CT |
| This product has made my eyes more comfortable than they have been for many years. I have recommended BioTears to my friends who have dry eye problems. Many Thanks! 8
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| Customer from Riverside, CA, 92508 |
| Excellent ! everything is great 7
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| Customer from Carlsbad, CA |
| I have auffered with dry eye syndrome for 30 years. I have corneal scaring that affects my vision in one eye. This vitamin works. My eye drop usage has dropped 90% and my comfort level is up 90%
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| Customer from Aurora Ontario Canada |
| After 2 eyes surgeries for acute closed-angle glaucoma, it was recommended by my doctor to try BioTears. I was using Refresh every hour to get relief. After using BioTears for only a short time I cannot believe the difference. Thank you so much for having a distributor in Canada. The difference is amazing. Linda Petrillo 5
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| Customer from Las Vegas, Nevada |
| I never had a dry eye problem until Lasik 10 months ago, and began to take Bio Tears on my doctor's recommendation. He asked me on several occasions if I thought Bio Tears helped, and I said I didn't know since I never had the problem before Lasik. Last month, I ran out of Bio Tears and did not take them for 4 days and really noticed how dry my eyes felt. I will continue to take them until dry eyes are healed. 4
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| Customer from Bosie Idaho |
| I have chronic blepharitis, and this product really helps. 2 capsules twice a day, and I don't have dry eyes. Very nice! 3
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| Customer from Redmond, WA |
| According to several doctors, I have the worst dry eyes they've ever seen, caused by Sjogren's syndrome, severe meibomianitis, and a vitamin A deficiency. I also have allergic eyes due to which I cannot use most eye drops (I am allergic to methylcellulose, an ingredient in many dry eye drops) and no eye ointments. The first time a doctor told me that my eyes are "bone dry" was in 4th grade. At age 43, my eyes went off the cliff - I was in severe to excruciating pain 24 hours a day no matter what I did, and I tried everything. Since I discovered BioTears and Macula Complete (I've also had some macular problems), I have been pain-free almost all of the time. After wearing prescription swimming goggles day and night for several years, I can now sometimes wear regular glasses for several hours at a time, and the rest of the time I wear ordinary moisture chamber glasses. I no longer wear goggles during the day or to bed. Conclusion - I hope you get very rich so that you will continue to do research to provide and improve helpful eye products. Maybe if you get a wide enough market, you will eventually be able to lower the price -I'm sure you will discover many more customers in the U.S. and around the world once the price decreases, which might even increase your profits.
Regards,
Laurie www.DryEyePain.com 2
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| Hello, I have been using BioTears for two weeks now and it has literally changed my life! I have been suffering for over twenty years from dry eye problems. Punctal plugs have helped, but closure of all four ducts was too much, causing excess tearing and irritation, and partial was not enough to relieve the dryness. I have always wanted to really resolve this problem naturally and have tried many things without success till now. Having healthy eyes and tear film has not only improved the health of my eyes but my confidence and sense of well-being. Thank you so much for your incredible formula! Please see below the e-mail I sent to my eye doctor. Sincerely, Barbara Powers Dear Dr. Funnell, I wanted to make sure you know which product I am talking about for dry eyes, in case it could help someone else. It is not TheraTears oral supplement available in most drug stores, which is only fatty acid supplementation. I already tried this without success. The product that has helped me (amazingly well so far) is called BioTears made by a company called BioSyntrx. It is specifically designed to address the inflammation that occurrs in dry eye syndrome. It includes a carefully balanced formula of specific supplements, including a mucin complex and lactoferrin. It is only available locally at one drug store near St. Johns Hospital because the eye doctors there requested it. Otherwise, it has to ordered by mail. Their website and product rationale was very thorough. As a lay-person I feel I may be able to understand more technical information than some, because I have been trying to get to the bottom of this problem for so long. At a certain point in reading their research, I was willing to give it a try. You will probably get more out of it than me: www.biosyntrx.com. This is the only product/supplement in over twenty years that has ever helped me really start to resolve my dry eyes. Best Wishes, Barbara 1
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