At A Plus Optometry, we have an established dry eye clinic in Melbourne where we discuss information on the causes and treatment for dry eyes. With a highly qualified team, our Dry Eye Centre will help you prevent and manage dry eyes.
At A Plus Optometry, we have an established dry eye clinic in Melbourne where we discuss information on the causes and treatment for dry eyes. With a highly qualified team, our Dry Eye Centre will help you prevent and manage dry eyes.
Dry, irritated, or fluctuating vision can have a subtle but ongoing impact on your daily life – affecting everything from screen use to reading and overall comfort.
At A Plus Optometry, we provide a dedicated, clinical approach to dry eye treatment. Rather than simply managing symptoms, we focus on identifying the underlying cause and delivering targeted, evidence-based care designed to improve long-term eye comfort and visual stability.
Dry eye is increasingly common, particularly with modern lifestyles, but with the right diagnosis and management, it can be effectively controlled.
Dry eye is a multifactorial condition that affects the stability and quality of your tear film.
It may be caused by:
Many patients experience a combination of these, which is why a personalised approach to treatment is essential.
Dry eye can have a range of underlying causes. A comprehensive assessment allows us to identify these and
recommend the best treatment for you.
Symptoms can vary in both type and severity, and may include:
Symptoms are often worse in air-conditioned environments, windy conditions, or after prolonged visual tasks.
Dry eye is often an ongoing condition, but with the right approach, symptoms can be significantly improved.
At A Plus Optometry, we begin with a comprehensive assessment to understand both the cause and severity of your condition.
Your consultation may include:
Once we have a clear understanding of your dry eye, we will explain your results and recommend a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Effective dry eye management requires more than a single solution.
We use a structured, tiered approach – combining home care, in-clinic treatments and ongoing monitoring to achieve long-term results.
These support tear film stability and form the foundation of most treatment plans.
These treatments address inflammation and gland dysfunction more directly.
For more persistent symptoms, advanced treatments may be recommended, including:
Dry eye treatment may be suitable if you:
Even mild symptoms can indicate underlying changes that benefit from early management.
You should consider a dry eye assessment if:
Early treatment can prevent symptoms from becoming more severe and more difficult to manage.
If you are concerned about dry eyes, get in touch & make a time see
our highly qualified optometrists in our Dry Eye Centre.
