Blog: Dry Eye Treatment

Our Envision optometry team are always keen to discuss the various treatment options available for dry eye syndrome, a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. With a special interest in this area, we focus on finding the root cause of your dry eye and then choose the most appropriate treatment option for you. One such treatment is LipiFlow therapy. Let's delve into what LipiFlow therapy is, when it is used, who can benefit from it, and how it works. 

Dry eyes are more than just an inconvenience - they can be painful, frustrating, and affect your ability to see clearly. At Envision Optical, we understand how impactful dry eye symptoms can be if you're a sufferer, which is why we offer the most up-to-date treatments, including IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy, to help restore your comfort and visual clarity. 

Dry eye disease, or dry eye syndrome, is a common condition that occurs when a person's tears don't adequately moisturise the eyes. Inadequate or unstable tears can occur if you don't produce enough tears or the tears you produce are 'poor-quality'. As a result, you may develop dry eyes with accompanying symptoms, such as eye strain, eye fatigue and irritation. 

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Envison Optical is pleased to announce that in late 2019 we installed the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast’s only LIPIFLOW Thermal Pulsation Therapy dry eyes treatment machine. It is only the second device in Queensland, with patients previously having needed to travel to Sydney or Melbourne for treatment. Lipiflow is designed to treat Meibomian Gland disease, the leading cause of ...

Do you suffer from burning, sensitivity to light, or problems wearing contact lenses? Maybe you’ve noticed some eye redness in addition. Dry eyes may negatively impact your everyday life if this sounds like you. At Envision Optical, we do our utmost to help patients treat and restore moisture in their eyes.

Effective Eye Drop Treatments

Some may wonder which treatments prove most ...

Having dry eyes can be uncomfortable and painful, and it can affect people of all ages. Dry eyes can impact a person’s ability to see clearly, influencing their quality of life. Fortunately, our optometrist Andrew Bowden of Envision Optical, can provide you with the treatment you need to enjoy clearer, more comfortable vision.

What Is Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry eye syndrome ...