Investigation and treatment of dry eyes.

Management of dry eye syndrome typically involves addressing the underlying causes, managing symptoms, and improving tear production or quality.

Example dry eye report

Dry eye assessment.

The cost of a full dry eye assessment at the eyesmith is £85.

This assessment includes a detailed history and series of tests to enable us to produce an AI-assisted report. The following will be assessed:

  • Meibomography - infra-red meibomian glands imaging analysis, to look for gland survival

  • Meibomian gland opening analysis - HD eyelid imaging, looking at capping

  • Ocular redness analysis - HD eye surface image, automatically recognises blood vessels v. ocular redness, as a sign of inflammation

  • Corneal staining analysis - fluorescein corneal stain image relates to corneal damage

  • Tear scope - lipid tear layer analysis

  • Tear meniscus height - assessing volume of tear layer

  • Non-invasive Tear Break Up Time (NITBUT) - assessment of how long tears protect the corneal surface

  • Exploratory gland expression - considers gland viability and potential to improve

Ultimately, this assessment should enable us to establish a diagnosis and treatment plan - and provide relief.