Dry Eye Solutions

We offer comprehensive dry eye assessments and treatments to help alleviate your symptoms and improve your eye health.

What is dry eye syndrome?

Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. This can lead to discomfort and a range of dry eye symptoms that impact your daily life, including:

• blurred or fluctuating vision
• a gritty or scratchy sensation in your eyes
• a burning sensation
• redness
• trouble wearing contact lenses
• sensitivity to light.

Common causes include environmental factors like exposure to wind and smoke, aging, prolonged screen use, medical conditions, and using certain medications.

Your dry eye assessment

To accurately diagnose and effectively treat dry eye syndrome, a professional evaluation of your tear film, corneal surface and meibomian glands is crucial. Our comprehensive dry eye assessment includes advanced diagnostic tools to thoroughly analyze your eye health.

Lipiview

This device images your meibomian glands, which are crucial for producing the oily layer of your tears.

TearLab

This measures the osmolarity of your tears to assess their quality.

TearCheck

This evaluates tear break-up time to determine how well your tears spread over your eye.

Dry eye treatment options

We offer a range of advanced dry eye solutions, tailored to your specific needs including:

• artificial tears – over-the-counter or prescription eye drops to lubricate your eyes
• hot compresses – using devices like the Bruder Mask to apply gentle heat and improve oil production
• omega-3 supplements – to support tear production from within
• hypochlorous acid sprays – to reduce bacteria on your eyelids and improve overall eye health
• punctal plugs – tiny devices inserted into tear ducts to help retain moisture
• Blephex – a cleaning treatment to remove debris and improve eyelid health
• Lipiflow and IPL Therapy – advanced treatments to stimulate gland function and reduce inflammation.