Investigation and treatment of dry eyes.


Dry Eye Diagnosis & Assessment

Understanding the cause of your dry eye

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Dry Eye Investigation & Assessment

Understanding the cause of your dry eye

Effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis.

Dry eye is not a single condition — it is a combination of:

  • Tear film instability

  • Inflammation

  • Meibomian gland dysfunction

  • Ocular surface damage

Our assessments are designed to identify which of these is affecting you, so we can deliver the most effective treatment.

Dry Eye Assessment Options

Clinical Dry Eye Assessment — £150

A detailed, clinically led evaluation using advanced imaging and tear film analysis.

This assessment is ideal for:

  • Mild to moderate dry eye

  • First-time patients

  • Screening and early diagnosis

What this assessment includes

Meibomian Gland Imaging (Meibography)

Infrared imaging to assess gland structure and survival.

Why it matters:
Healthy glands are essential for a stable tear film. Loss or dropout affects long-term prognosis.

Meibomian Gland Opening Analysis

High-definition eyelid imaging to detect gland blockage (capping).

Why it matters:
Blocked glands prevent oil release, leading to evaporative dry eye.

Ocular Redness Analysis

Automated imaging to differentiate visible blood vessels from inflammation.

Why it matters:
Increased vascular activity is a key driver of chronic dry eye.

Corneal Staining Analysis

Fluorescein imaging to assess surface damage.

Why it matters:
Highlights areas where the tear film is failing to protect the eye.

Tear Film Lipid Layer (Tearscope)

Assessment of the oil layer of your tears.

Why it matters:
A poor lipid layer leads to rapid tear evaporation.

Tear Meniscus Height

Measurement of tear volume.

Why it matters:
Indicates whether your eyes produce enough tears.

Non-Invasive Tear Break-Up Time (NITBUT)

Measures how long your tear film remains stable.

Why it matters:
Short break-up time leads to fluctuating vision and discomfort.

Exploratory Gland Expression

Assessment of gland function and oil quality.

Why it matters:
Helps determine whether glands are blocked, inactive, or recoverable.

Your Personalised Report

Following your assessment, we generate a detailed report including:

  • Diagnosis of your dry eye subtype

  • Identification of underlying causes

  • Clinical images and findings

  • Recommended treatment pathway

This forms the foundation of your treatment plan.

Example dry eye report

 

Advanced Dry Eye Assessment — £250

Including Laboratory Biomarkers

For more complex or persistent cases, we offer an enhanced assessment.

This includes everything in the £150 assessment, plus:

  • Advanced inflammatory biomarkers

  • Tear quality analysis at a molecular level

  • Deeper insight into disease severity and progression

 
 

Why upgrade to the Advanced Assessment?

  • More precise diagnosis

  • Better treatment targeting

  • Improved outcomes with IPL + QMR programmes

  • Particularly useful for moderate to severe dry eye

From Diagnosis to Treatment

Once we understand your condition, we move into a structured treatment pathway:

Reduce → Clear → Restore

  • Reduce inflammation (IPL)

  • Clear gland obstruction (Expression)

  • Restore gland function (QMR)

This ensures treatment is not just symptomatic, but corrective.

The Goal

Our aim is simple:

  • Relieve your symptoms

  • Restore tear film stability

  • Improve long-term eye health

Next Step

Book your assessment to begin your personalised treatment journey.