Dry Eye Clinic

Are you bothered by irritated, or watery eyes?

Do your eyes often feel dry, itchy, or watery?

Does reading, computer work or certain environments, make your eyes feel scratchy, burning  or tired?

If you answer yes” to any of these questions, you may have a dry eye syndrome.

What is dry eye?

You may not be produce enough tears, your tears may be poor quality or evaporate too fast. Any reduction in tear quality can produce a gritty, burning irritable eyes.

Symptoms of dry eye 

• Dryness, burning, stinging, grittiness
• Irritation from wind or smoke
• Blurred/smeary vision
• Tired eyes, red eyes
• Excessive watering
• Light sensitivity
• Contact lens discomfort

We can help you

We hold specialist dry eye clinics hosted by Mr Andrew D Price FBDO(Hons)CL MBCLA COA.

Andrew will discuss your symptoms and assess your tear film before prescribing a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

Andrew has worked in the field of dry eye and specialist contact lens fitting for over 30 years. In addition to being an experienced clinician, he is an Industry and Professional Services Consultant, educator, lecturer and author.

Photobiomodulation

Nicola Badwick receiving Photobiomodulation therapy as part of her treatment at Jacksons Opticians

Post Lasik Dry Eye

Dry eyes can be a complication after LASIK eye surgery. Dry eyes typically peak in the first few months after surgery, and symptoms improve for most patients within 6–12 months. Symptoms include fluctuation in vision, irritation, pain, redness, and a foreign body sensation.
Around 95% of patients experience dry eyes after LASIK, and most notice significant improvements over time.

If you have had Lasik and are struggling with dry eye symptoms you may want to consider a consultation to see how your problem may be addressed.

Dry Eye Case Study

Julia came to Jacksons for an eye examination complaining of intermittant blurring of her vision when reading or using the computer. Examination revealed her glasses to be perfectly adiquate and her eyes to be healthy. She did have however, a very unstable tear film – once she blinked, the tears over her cornea broke up within 2 seconds causing her vision to blurr until she blinked again.

After referral and management by Mr Price, her tear break up time increased from 2 to 18 seconds, and her near vision became comfortable again.

The topographer maps show Julias initial scan results alongside one 6 weeks after she started treatment.

11/12/2023 Tear break up time 2 seconds                                20/01/2024 Tear break up time 18 seconds

Testimonials for Mr Price, Dry Eye Specialist.

Improvement in vision

I first experienced vision problems back in February 2021.  Over the course of the next few months, I consulted several eye professionals, each of whom diagnosed a condition called ‘dry eye’. However, apparently it was “only” dry eye and I was sent on my way each time with eye drops to use as often as needed.

As Mr Price explained at my first visit, it is not “only” dry eye.  Dry eye causes wide-ranging and very uncomfortable symptoms. It is also emotionally very distressing, struggling to alleviate the symptoms with eye drops whilst not knowing if there will be any long-term damage to one’s eyes.

I am deeply relieved to have been under the continuous care of Mr Price for six months now.  I have been assiduously following the daily eye care regime and have so far also had two treatments of “Photobiomodulation” or Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT).

Mr Price has always emphasised that progress would be slow, and it has been.  Until very recently, moments of clear vision have been fleeting and a better day has often been followed by a couple of days where I felt that no lasting progress was being made.

Mr Price has also been very clear that my vision may never return to 100% stability but may, in time, return to manageable and sustainable levels of clarity and comfort.  My current experience is bearing this out.  Over the last month, I have noticed a very distinct improvement in vision.  Whilst still unstable, the periods of clear vision have been more frequent and longer lasting.  This perceived improvement was corroborated by the computer readings of tear film break-up time at my most recent clinic visit, which has improved dramatically in both eyes.  I am cautiously excited!

I thank Mr Price sincerely for ensuring from the outset that I understood that the treatment of dry eye is no easy or quick fix.  Whilst the daily eye care regime is not arduous and can be fitted into every day’s schedule, it does nevertheless require commitment, day-in day-out, and the programme of eye care and LLLT treatments has to be given time.

Given the improvements I have been experiencing recently, there is no question for me other than to stay committed to the programme.  It may be taking time, it may take organisation, but ultimately, this is my best shot to achieve the best outcome possible for my vision.

Mrs Gwyneth Lucas

 

Massive improvement!

Just to thank you for sorting out my dry eye, a massive improvement. Please tell Helen that the new glasses are also very good also!

Mr M.G.

Thrilled with the results

My Name is Nicola Badwick for the past 6 months I have been suffering with chronic dry eyes. My consultant at the Yale hospital was unable to do anymore for me after trying many treatments and drops. Also I had punctal plugs fitted . Nothing seemed to work. My consultant then advised me to visit Mr Price at Jacksons Styling Opticians in Nantwich to see if they could help me. Mr Price gave me a schirmer test and there was hardly any water in my eyes. He said suggested that my lacrimal glands may have stopped working. So I was offered a 3 week course of photobiomodulation, this is a special mask that gives out heat and light. It fits over the face and is painless. After 3 weeks I had brilliant results. I was also cleaning my eyes at home and using special eye drops supplied by Mr Price. After 3 weeks he did another schirmer test on my eyes and the results were amazing. Lots more tears in my eyes and the burning and gritty feeling were vastly improved. I will return in 3 months time for a follow up. Mr Price is very professional and I am thrilled with the results and can now start to enjoy my everyday life.

Nicola Badwick

Please call  01270 625889 to book a consultation with Mr Price.

Alternatively request our Dry Eye Clinic Brochure HERE which explains how we may be able to help you.