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If your eyes often feel dry, gritty, tired or watery – especially in winter – you’re not alone. Dry Eye Syndrome is more common than most people realise, and Dry Eye July is the perfect time to learn more about this frustrating condition and how to manage it effectively.
At Adelaide City Optometrist, we’ve helped hundreds of patients find relief from dry eye symptoms with tailored treatments, lifestyle advice, and state-of-the-art diagnostics.
Dry Eye Syndrome, also known as ocular surface disease, occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the quality of your tears is poor. This leads to discomfort, irritation, and often a strange paradox: eyes that feel dry, but also excessively watery.
These symptoms can worsen during winter, in air-conditioned environments, or when you spend long hours on digital devices.
Dry eye can be caused by many factors, including:
It’s not just annoying – if left untreated, chronic dry eye can affect your vision, damage the surface of your eye, and significantly reduce your quality of life.
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At Adelaide City Optometrist, we offer comprehensive dry eye assessments using the latest diagnostic technology, including meibography (imaging of the oil glands in your eyelids) and tear film analysis. This allows us to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and create a personalised treatment plan.
In more severe cases, we may recommend punctal plugs, prescription eye drops, or referring you to a specialist for further management.
This Dry Eye July, we’re proud to introduce Blephasteam Consults – non-invasive, in-practice treatment designed to target meibomian gland dysfunction at its source.
Blephasteam gently heats the eyelids using controlled steam and moisture, loosening thickened oils and improving gland function. This makes it easier to express the glands and restore a healthier, more stable tear film.
This consult type is designed to fit into your schedule while delivering real results over a short course of treatment. It’s ideal for patients who haven’t found lasting relief with drops.
While lubricating drops can provide temporary relief for dry, tired eyes, they often don’t treat the underlying cause – especially if meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is involved. That’s where in-practice therapies like Blephasteam makes a real difference.
The heat and humidity from Blephasteam safely soften hardened oils in the eyelid glands, allowing them to be gently expressed by your optometrist. This directly targets the root cause of evamporative dry eye, unlike drops which only add moisture to the surface of the eye.
Benefits of in-clinic treatment include:
If you’ve been putting up with sore, tired, or watery eyes, don’t wait. Dry Eye July is the perfect reminder to prioritise your eye comfort and health. Our team is here to help you feel better – with personalised support and effective, evidence-based treatments.
