Ocular surface

Dry eye

Dry eye can cause irritation, watering, burning, redness and fluctuating vision. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

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What this page covers

A focused guide to symptoms, assessment, treatment options and when to contact the practice for dry eye.

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Overview

How it feels

Dry eye symptoms can include burning, watering, gritty sensation, redness, light sensitivity, tired eyes and vision that fluctuates during reading or screen use.

Overview

How it feels

Dry eye symptoms can include burning, watering, gritty sensation, redness, light sensitivity, tired eyes and vision that fluctuates during reading or screen use.

Assessment

Finding the cause

Assessment looks at tear quality, eyelids, inflammation, medication history, environment and whether other eye conditions are contributing.

Assessment

Finding the cause

Assessment looks at tear quality, eyelids, inflammation, medication history, environment and whether other eye conditions are contributing.

Care plan

Treatment approach

Treatment may include lubricants, lid care, inflammation control, environmental changes and a plan tailored to the type and severity of dry eye.

Care plan

Treatment approach

Treatment may include lubricants, lid care, inflammation control, environmental changes and a plan tailored to the type and severity of dry eye.

When to call

When to review

Persistent pain, significant redness, sudden vision change or symptoms in one eye only should be assessed promptly.

When to call

When to review

Persistent pain, significant redness, sudden vision change or symptoms in one eye only should be assessed promptly.

What to expect

Symptom and surface assessment

Identify contributing factors

Personalised treatment plan

Review response and adjust care

If you are concerned about your vision, contact the practice for guidance about the right appointment pathway.