A condition affecting the eyelid and eye surface

Dry eye is a significant condition which can impact on quality of life, comfort and vision.

Fluid coating the eye consists of oils and water called the tear film. If these become imbalanced, we can develop dry eyes.

Treatment is aimed at restoring the balance of the whole tear film.

Symptoms

Symptoms can include any of the following:

• Sore, itchy, stinging eyes.

• Blurred vision.

• Sensitivity on windy days.

• Light sensitivity.

• Red eyes.

• Watery eyes.

We offer a dry eye clinic service at our Wyndham clinic

Australian Eye Specialists offers a dry eye clinic service at its Wyndham clinic.

• A typical consultation at Dry Eye Victoria, our dry eye clinic, involves examination of the tear film with a non-invasive camera known as the Keratograph 5M. The technology allows us to evaluate the factors contributing to the imbalance.
• Intense pulse light therapy is available at Dry Eye Victoria, our dry eye clinic. IPL therapy is used to treat a form of dry eye caused by Meibomian gland dysfunction. This quick procedure consists of 5 light pulses to each side of the face over the cheekbone, followed by a warm mask applied for 15 minutes to improve circulation and oil secretion flow.
• Visit our dedicated webpage to find out more about our dry eye clinic services.