Thealoz TOTAL: A New Option for Dry Eye Relief That Starts at the Source
- Lynn Valley Optometry
- Jul 3
- 3 min read
Reviewed and approved by Dr. Diana Nguyen, an optometrist at Lynn Valley Optometry with a focus on advanced dry eye disease.
If your eyes feel dry, gritty, or tired by the end of the day, you already know how frustrating it is trying to find a drop that actually helps. We're excited to share that Lynn Valley Optometry is one of a select few clinics in Canada carrying Thealoz TOTAL, a new dry eye drop from Théa, as part of its early experience program.
Patients can pick it up in the clinic right now, well ahead of its official public launch this fall.
What Makes Thealoz TOTAL Different
Thealoz TOTAL is designed to do more than just add moisture. It's built to soothe, hydrate, protect, and restore the surface of the eye. Additionally, the drop is preservative-free, and contains a phosphate-free formulation.
Trehalose
This is a natural sugar that helps protect the cells on the surface of your eye from drying out. Trehalose acts as a shield that helps your eye's cells hold onto moisture, even when your environment is working against you. It works very well for individuals with lots of screen time and it also can help heal superficial scratches on the eye caused by inflammation.
Hyaluronic acid
This ingredient is already well known in dry eye care. It holds onto water and spreads evenly across the eye giving that smooth, lubricated feeling right after instilling a drop in the eye.
NAAGA
This is the unique ingredient that sets Thealoz TOTAL apart from other eyedrops. N-Acetyl-Aspartyl Glutamic Acid (NAAGA) has anti-inflammatory properties and targets one of the root causes of dry eye. Chronic dry eye stems from chronic low grade inflammation on the surface of the eye, and calming that inflammation is a key part of long-term comfort.
Clinically, Thealoz TOTAL has been shown to soothe the eyes immediately after use, reduce redness, and work on inflammation. It's designed to work for dry eye patients broadly, not just one specific type or severity.
What the Research Shows About Thealoz TOTAL
Thealoz TOTAL was studied in people who wear contact lenses and struggle with dry eye discomfort. The results, published in the scientific journal Vision in December 2025, gave researchers a clear picture of what this drop can do.
The study specifically enrolled patients with moderate to severe dry eye symptoms. Over 34 contact lens wearers used the drop three to six times a day for 36 days. This is what researchers found:
Comfort scores improved significantly, with noticeable relief as early as two weeks in
Dryness symptoms dropped sharply, and by the end of the study, nearly two-thirds of patients were back to a normal score
Eye redness improved in about 8 out of 10 patients
Why We're Offering It Early
If you've already tried more than one drop hoping something would finally work, you're not alone. We're always looking for ways to bring our patients the most current options in eye care, because it can genuinely change how your day feels.
As part of the Thealoz TOTAL early experience program, we're able to offer you a formula built to target dry eye at its source.
Try It Before the General Public Can
Thealoz TOTAL is available now at Lynn Valley Optometry, ahead of its official public launch this fall. Book an appointment with our team and we'll walk you through whether it's a good fit for your dry eye symptoms.
Book a comprehensive eye exam or dry eye consultation and experience personalized care designed around you.
Our clinic is located at 1233 Lynn Valley Road, Unit 255, North Vancouver.
Book online or call (604) 987-9191.
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