Find the cause, then treat that.
Dry eye is rarely just a lack of tears. Most often the oil glands in the eyelids are blocked, and tears evaporate too fast. We measure which part of the tear film is failing and treat that, rather than relying on drops alone.
Read the in-depth series →- Feels like
- Gritty, burning, watery or tired eyes
- Common cause
- Blocked oil glands in the eyelids
- Measured by
- Tear break-up time and imaging of the glands
- Treated with
- IPL, radiofrequency, lid care, and drops where needed
Who it helps
Screen workers
We blink less at screens. Eyes that feel tired and dry by mid-afternoon.
Contact lens wearers
Lenses that feel fine in the morning and scratchy by evening.
When drops aren't enough
Using drops many times a day without lasting relief.
How the tear film fails
Cross-section, five stepsTear film drawn thousands of times thicker than real. Not to scale.
What the assessment involves
Sequence / 04Symptoms
A symptom questionnaire, your medications, screen time and lens wear.
Tear film
How long the tears hold after a blink, tear volume and surface staining.
Glands
Imaging of the oil glands and a close look at the lid edges.
Plan
In-clinic treatment where needed, home care, and reviews to track progress.
Want the detail? Read the full dry eye series
In depth · 09 partsNine short, illustrated parts on what drives dry eye, why it keeps coming back, and how we treat it, from home care to in-clinic IPL and radiofrequency.
Dry eyes? It's not just a lack of water
Meet the three parts of your tear film, and the three types of dry eye.
Read →Part 02Meibomian glands: your eyes' oil factories
When the oil goes wrong, it's the most common cause of dry eye.
Read →Part 03Why won't my tears stay put?
The invisible mucin layer, and how surface inflammation strips it away.
Read →Part 04Why does dry eye keep coming back?
The vicious cycle of oil, water, mucin and nerves.
Read →Part 05Health conditions that can dry your eyes
Age, hormones, allergies, skin and immunity.
Read →Part 06Everyday habits that quietly feed dry eye
Screens, sleep, medicines and surgery.
Read →Part 07“It's just dry eyes”? It's not that simple
Dry eye affects far more than comfort.
Read →Part 08Managing dry eye: from home to clinic
There's no magic eye drop. The key is finding your type.
Read →Part 09In-clinic treatment: IPL, RF & expression
When warm compresses and drops aren't enough, we treat the eyelids directly.
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