Assessment of the tear film and lid margin, and treatment aimed at the actual cause.
What is involved
Persistent grittiness, watering, contact lens intolerance
The clinic measures tear break-up time, examines the oil glands of the lid margin and grades any surface damage, because dry eye has several causes and the treatments do not overlap. Depending on what is found, treatment may be lid hygiene and warm compresses, prescription drops, punctal plugs, or intense pulsed light for gland dysfunction.
What the appointment includes
How it works
01
Come with a letter from your optometrist or GP, or contact us directly. Bring any previous scans and your current spectacle prescription.
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A consultant examines and images the eye in one visit. Allow up to two hours and arrange not to drive afterwards.
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What has been found, what the options are, what each involves and what it costs — in writing, and copied to your optometrist with your consent.
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Day-case surgery or in-clinic treatment, carried out by the consultant who assessed you.
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Scheduled follow-up at the intervals the condition needs, with your optometrist kept informed.
No, you can contact us directly. If you do have a letter from your optometrist or GP, bring it — along with any previous scans — because it saves repeating tests you have already had.
Appointments
Consultations are with a consultant ophthalmologist. Allow up to two hours: most examinations involve dilating drops, and you should not plan to drive afterwards.