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Sunbury Eye & Vision | Spectacle & Glasses Making, Optometry, Comprehensive Eye Care, Vision for Children, Dry Eye Clinic. Sunbury, Melbourne, Victoria.
Sunbury Eye & Vision | Spectacle & Glasses Making, Optometry, Comprehensive Eye Care, Vision for Children, Dry Eye Clinic. Sunbury, Melbourne, Victoria.

DRY EYE CARE

Sunbury Eye & Vision | Spectacle & Glasses Making, Optometry, Comprehensive Eye Care, Vision for Children, Dry Eye Clinic. Sunbury, Melbourne, Victoria.

WHAT IS DRY EYE?

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a chronic health condition caused by issues with the tear film that keeps your eyes hydrated.
 
Sometimes, your eyes don’t produce enough tears, or the balance of oil and water isn’t right, and they evaporate too quickly. DED is uncomfortable and irritating and impacts your vision and quality of life.

Symptoms include:
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  • Tired eyes

  • Watery eyes

  • Blurred or fluctuating vision

  • Sore, gritty, or irritated eyes

  • Red eyes

  • Light sensitivity

Sunbury Eye & Vision | Spectacle & Glasses Making, Optometry, Comprehensive Eye Care, Vision for Children, Dry Eye Clinic. Sunbury, Melbourne, Victoria.

WHO HAS DRY EYE?

Dry eye is surprisingly common, affecting around 20% of Australians. It’s one of the most common reasons for seeing an optometrist (OA, Vision 2020 report).

Contributing factors include:
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  • Prolonged computer use

  • Dry climates, air-conditioning, and heating

  • Contact lens wear

  • Certain auto-immune conditions

  • Some medications, including for blood pressure, diabetes, reflux, anti-depressants, and anti-histamines

  • Certain skin conditions and allergies

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Women are generally more susceptible, especially when pregnant, peri- or post-menopausal

OUR APPROACH

Managing dry eye goes beyond just using eye drops. The causes of dry eye are multiple, unique, and individual. Everyone’s dry eye is different, so our approach is tailored to your specific needs. Understanding what causes your symptoms helps us offer you the best outcomes.

Sunbury Eye & Vision | Spectacle & Glasses Making, Optometry, Comprehensive Eye Care, Vision for Children, Dry Eye Clinic. Sunbury, Melbourne, Victoria.

TREATMENT

We offer OptiLight™ Intense Pulsed Light therapy (IPL), the only FDA and TGA-approved IPL device for dry eye. IPL reduces inflammation, softens blocked oil glands, and stimulates associated nerves to restore healthy gland function.
 
The number of treatments varies based on severity and will be recommended by your optometrist. These sessions are conducted in-office at regular intervals.
 
We also stock a range of dry eye products to alleviate your symptoms.

We are also equipped to handle emergency appointments, ensuring you receive timely care when you need it most.

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