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DRY EYE CLINIC

Orthokeratology: Services

Improve Your Eye Health with Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach – Leading Dry Eye Clinic on the Gold Coast

Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach is your local and independent optometrist practice on the Gold Coast. Our expert optometrists, Jackson Yip, Shaina Zheng, and Alicia Lou, take a holistic approach to dry eye treatment and management.

Gold Coast Dry Eye Clinic: At our dedicated Dry Eye Clinic, we take a preventative approach to treating dry eyes, focusing on the root cause rather than just the symptoms. Our practice offers a comprehensive suite of dry eye treatment technologies on the Gold Coast, helping to improve your dry eye symptoms effectively.

Do You Have Symptoms of Dry Eyes?

  • Dry, gritty, or irritated eyes?

  • Red and sore eyes?

  • Burning and stinging eyes?

  • Watery eyes?

  • Itchy eyes?

  • Itchy eyelids?

  • Uncomfortable eyes?

  • Eye rubbing?

  • Tired eyes?

  • Heavy eyes or eyelids?

  • Foreign body sensation?

  • Crusty or gunky eyelids or eyelashes?

  • Blurred vision that comes and goes?

  • Discomfort at the end of the day?

If you answered yes, you most likely have "Dry Eyes."

Dry Eye Disease is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience for patients. Burdened with discomfort and fear, patients often feel miserable, not knowing how to precisely describe what they are feeling, and most end up feeling exasperated because no one understands. Mild conditions can lead to frequent visits to an optometrist, whereas moderate to severe cases is often associated with significant pain, limitations in performing daily activities, reduced vitality, poor general health and in some cases, depression. 

Our mission at Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach is to help patients with Dry Eye Disease and improve their quality of life. We will take the time to listen and understand how dry eye is impacting your life, and come up with a solution to help you with your symptoms.

What Causes Dry Eyes?

Dry Eyes is a chronic condition where your tears fail to provide adequate lubrication. This can occur due to insufficient tear production or rapid tear evaporation, leading to dry, watery, itchy, gritty, and irritated eyes.

Common Causes Include:

  • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD): This accounts for 80% of dry eye cases. It involves blockage or dysfunction of the oil-secreting glands on the eyelids.

  • Blepharitis: Inflammation of the eyelid margin causing gritty, crusty debris on the eyelids and eyelashes.

  • Aqueous Deficient Dry Eyes: Reduced tear secretion by the lacrimal gland, often due to age or immune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.

  • Digital Device Usage: Studies show that if you spend more than 4 hours a day on digital devices with a screen that it significantly increases your risk of developing dry eye symptoms.

Other causes include contact lens wear, medical conditions (arthritis, thyroid problems), certain medications, age, hormonal changes, and lifestyle factors.

Innovative Dry Eye Treatments on the Gold Coast

Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach is the first optometrist in Australia to offer Inmode Envision Dry Eye Treatment, and we are the only practice on the Gold Coast providing this revolutionary treatment. This advanced technology combines Bipolar Radiofrequency and Intense Pulsed Light to treat MGD, offering the most comprehensive dry eye solution available.

Our Dry Eye Treatments Include:

Comprehensive Dry Eye Services

  • Dry Eye Assessment, Treatment, and Management

  • Corneal Topography

  • Meibography

  • Tear Evaporation Testing

  • Tear Volume Testing

  • Tear Lubrication Testing

  • Eye Redness Testing

  • Blepharitis Treatment

  • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Treatment

  • Red Eye Treatment

  • Foreign Body Removal

Advanced Dry Eye Treatments

  • BlephEx Blepharitis Treatment

  • Blephasteam Dry Eye Therapy

  • Meibomian Gland Expression

  • Lid Debridement

  • Punctal Plugs

  • Lacrimal Lavage

  • D.E.R.M Eye Mask

  • Ocusoft Eyelid Scrub

  • Avenova Eyelid and Eyelash Spray

  • Dry Eye Forte Supplements

  • Optimel Manuka Honey Eye Drops & Gel

  • Lubricating Eye Drops​

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For more information about our Gold Coast Dry Eye Clinic or to have your dry eyes assessed, please book an appointment online.

There are fees associated with dry eye assessments. To learn more about our fees and charges, please call our practice on 5526 1400.

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