Dry eye disease causes burning, grittiness, watering and fluctuating vision, often because the eyelid oil (meibomian) glands are not working properly.
Our dedicated dry eye clinic uses diagnostic lid imaging and tear assessment to identify the underlying cause rather than treating symptoms alone.
Treatment is tailored and may include eyelid care, lubricating drops, warm compresses, nutritional support and ThermaEye Plus IPL (intense pulsed light) for suitable patients with meibomian gland dysfunction.
Poor tear quality, too few tears, inflammation or blocked meibomian glands. Screen use, contact lenses, medication, hormonal changes, eyelid conditions and dry environments can make it worse.
Gentle pulses of intense pulsed light are applied around the eyelids, usually as a course, to help address inflammation and meibomian gland dysfunction in suitable patients.
No. Skin type, certain medicines, pregnancy and recent tanning are reviewed first, and some causes of dry eye respond better to other treatment.
Several different problems produce similar symptoms, so drops alone may not address the underlying cause. A focused assessment looks at the tear film, eye surface and eyelid glands so treatment can be matched to the findings.
ThermaEye Plus IPL is available at March (44 Dartford Road, PE15 8BQ, 01354 660909), with dry eye assessment also at Chatteris (42 High Street, PE16 6BH, 01354 669252). A dry eye clinic is coming soon to Peterborough.
Book an appointment online or call March 01354 660909 / Chatteris 01354 669252.