The Dry Eye Clinic

Dry Eye Treatment at The Eyesmith

At The Eyesmith, we take a personalised, medical approach to treating Dry Eye Disease.
Rather than simply masking symptoms, we focus on identifying and treating the underlying cause — whether it’s related to tear quality, quantity, or blocked meibomian glands.

Our clinic combines detailed diagnostic testing with advanced in-practice treatments such as IPL therapy, meibomian gland expression, and punctal plugs to provide long-term relief and improved comfort.



👁️ Comprehensive Dry Eye Assessment

Your journey starts with a full Dry Eye Assessment, where we measure the health and stability of your tear film using advanced imaging and diagnostic tools.
This allows us to pinpoint the cause of your dryness — whether it’s due to poor oil production, tear evaporation, or reduced tear volume.

Our assessment typically includes:

  • Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT): to assess tear stability

  • Meibography: imaging of your meibomian glands

  • Tearscope: Lipid tear layer analysis

  • Ocular surface staining to check for cell damage or inflammation

  • Blink analysis and lifestyle review

This thorough evaluation guides your personalised treatment plan.

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💡 IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Therapy

If your dry eye is caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) — the most common form — we may recommend IPL therapy.


IPL uses gentle pulses of light to:

  • Stimulate healthy oil flow from the meibomian glands

  • Reduce inflammation and bacterial overgrowth

  • Improve tear film stability and overall comfort

The treatment is quick, comfortable, and has the added benefit of improving eyelid and periocular skin health.
Most patients notice gradual improvement after a series of 3–4 sessions spaced a few weeks apart.

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🧴 Meibomian Gland Expression

For many people with MGD, the glands along the eyelid margins become blocked or sluggish.
After applying a local anaesthetic drop, we use sterile forceps or an automated expression device to gently clear these blockages — restoring the natural oil layer that prevents tears from evaporating too quickly.

This can be performed as a standalone procedure or following IPL treatment for enhanced results.

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💧 Punctal Plugs

For patients whose dry eyes are due to low tear volume or excessive drainage, we may recommend punctal plugs.
These tiny, biocompatible plugs are inserted into the tear ducts to retain natural tears for longer, improving comfort and hydration.

The procedure is quick, painless, and reversible if needed.

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🧠 Personalised Ongoing Care

Dry Eye Disease is often chronic, but with the right treatment and follow-up, symptoms can be well controlled.
At The Eyesmith, we create a tailored maintenance plan that may include:

  • Ongoing review of meibomian gland function

  • Specialist lubricants or prescription drops

  • Dietary and lifestyle guidance

  • Periodic IPL or gland maintenance sessions as required



🌿 Why Choose The Eyesmith

  • Medical-grade diagnostics usually only found in hospital settings

  • Advanced technology, including IPL and meibography imaging

  • Independent prescribing optometrists experienced in managing complex and chronic dry eye

  • A caring, results-focused approach — always tailored to your eyes



Book your Dry Eye Assessment today to start your personalised treatment journey.
Relief begins with understanding the cause.


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