The Dry Eye Clinic


A structured, clinically-led approach to treating the root cause of dry eye

Dry eye is a complex condition involving tear film instability, inflammation, and dysfunction of the meibomian glands.

Our step-by-step treatment pathway is designed to:

  • Improve tear film stability

  • Restore gland function

  • Reduce irritation and discomfort

  • Deliver long-term relief

Your Treatment Journey

1. Advanced Dry Eye Assessment — £250

Including Lab Biomarkers

A comprehensive, medical-grade assessment to understand the true cause of your dry eye.

Includes:

  • Detailed symptom analysis

  • Slit lamp examination

  • Meibomian gland imaging / meibography

  • Tear film and lipid layer assessment

  • Inflammatory and tear quality biomarkers

  • Identification of your dry eye subtype:

    • Evaporative / MGD

    • Aqueous deficient

    • Mixed

Excluding Lab Biomarkers — £150

A clinically led assessment without laboratory biomarker testing.

What are Biomarkers and why do they matter?

We don’t just assess symptoms — we measure what’s driving them.

Inflammation

  • Causes redness, irritation, and gland damage

  • Targeted using IPL

Meibomian Gland Function

  • Determines oil quality in your tears

  • Restored using IPL + Expression + QMR

Tear Film Stability

  • Affects comfort and vision clarity

  • Improved through combined treatment

Ocular Surface Health

  • Indicates damage and healing capacity

  • Supported by QMR regeneration

Why this matters:
This allows us to deliver targeted, personalised treatment with measurable results.

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Outcome

You will receive a personalised treatment plan tailored to the underlying cause of your condition.

2. Personalised Treatment Programs

Following your assessment, we recommend one of the following structured programmes:

Moderate Dry Eye Programme — £1275

For stable but symptomatic dry eye

Includes:

  • 3 IPL treatments

  • 4 QMR sessions

  • Meibomian gland expression at each IPL appointment

  • Ongoing clinical monitoring and optimisation

  • Personalised home care plan

Severe / Chronic Dry Eye Programme — £1750

For long-standing, complex, or treatment-resistant dry eye

Includes:

  • 4 IPL treatments

  • 6 QMR sessions

  • Meibomian gland expression at each IPL appointment

  • Enhanced monitoring and treatment adjustments

  • Priority clinical review access

  • Personalised home care plan

3. Final Review & Outcome Assessment — £100

At the end of your programme, we reassess your eyes to measure improvement.

Includes:

  • Repeat tear film and gland assessments

  • Objective before-and-after comparison

  • Symptom review

  • Long-term maintenance plan


Treatment Timeline

How Our Treatments Work

IPL — Intense Pulsed Light

  • Reduces inflammation around the eyelids

  • Targets abnormal blood vessels

  • Improves the environment of the meibomian glands

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Meibomian Gland Expression

  • Performed immediately after IPL

  • Clears blocked glands

  • Restores natural oil flow into the tear film

  • Enhances the effectiveness of IPL

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QMR — Quantum Molecular Resonance

  • Stimulates cellular repair and regeneration

  • Improves gland activity and oil quality

  • Supports long-term restoration of tear function

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Why this combination is more effective

  • IPL reduces inflammation

  • Expression clears obstruction

  • QMR restores function

Together, this provides a complete treatment pathway — not just temporary relief.

What Results Can You Expect?

Patients commonly experience:

  • Reduced dryness, irritation and burning

  • More stable, clearer vision

  • Less reliance on eye drops

  • Improved comfort with screens and contact lenses

Maintenance & Long-Term Care

Dry eye is a chronic condition, but it can be effectively controlled.

Ongoing Care

Ready to Start Your Journey?

The first step is understanding your condition properly.

Book your Advanced Dry Eye Assessment

Book here

Flexible Payment Option

The cost of treatment can be spread over 4–5 monthly direct debit payments of £300.

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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Why Choose The Eyesmith?

  • Medical-grade diagnostics usually only found in hospital settings

  • Advanced technology, including QMR, 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


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