Dry eye is a common and often chronic condition that can significantly affect comfort, vision and quality of life. Symptoms may include burning, irritation, fluctuating vision, excessive watering, sensitivity to light, or a persistent gritty sensation.

At North Canberra Eyecare, we provide comprehensive dry eye assessments to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms. Dry eye is not a single condition — it can result from tear film instability, inflammation, meibomian gland dysfunction, environmental factors, screen use, hormonal changes, or systemic health conditions.

Using advanced diagnostic technology, we assess tear quality, tear stability, eyelid health and ocular surface integrity. This allows us to develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific type of dry eye.

Treatment may include targeted lifestyle modifications, prescription therapies, anti-inflammatory management, eyelid hygiene protocols, lubricating drops, and in-practice procedures such as punctal plugs to support tear retention.

Our approach is thorough and evidence-based. We focus on long-term management to improve comfort, stabilise vision and restore ocular surface health.

If you are experiencing persistent eye discomfort, we encourage you to book a dry eye assessment with our Canberra optometrist for expert evaluation and tailored care.