Understanding Dry Eye
Find out about what the Tear Film does and the different types of Dry Eye diseases.
Dry eye has become a major issue in vision care and is increasingly attracting research resources. In 2007 the International Dry Eye WorkShop (DEWS) was a landmark event that brought together contemporary knowledge about dry eye and generated a number of important scientific papers reviewing the area. In 2017 a second meeting, DEWS II, was conducted to update these papers and issue new recommendations. These included:
Meibomian Gland Disease
A more detailed discussion of meibomian gland disease by the International Workshop on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction appears here.
Management Strategies
A more recent review of evidence based management strategies for dry eye was recently published by two Australian authors, Downie & Keller – click here to read their paper.
AustralianDryEye
AustralianDryEye serves as a support group and resource for dry eye sufferers in Australia – click here to view their website.
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More About Dry Eyes
Assessment and Diagnosis of Dry Eye
Learn about the technologically advanced way that Collins Street Optometrists diagnose and assess Dry Eyes
Treatment Options for Dry Eye
Learn about the different dry eye treatments that Collins Street Optometrists provides.
Other services
Orthokeratology
Orthokeratology is a non-surgical process that reshapes the cornea by wearing rigid contact lenses while you sleep.
Co-Management
Co-management may require you to be under ongoing care of a medical specialist and your general medical practitioner.
Myopia Management
Myopia, commonly called short-sightedness makes it difficult to see distant objects clearly. It is a very common condition.
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
Not all eye examinations are the same, and our consultations involve much more than just the prescribing of spectacles or the fitting of contact lenses.
Dry Eye Management
Dry eye disease (DED) is an extremely common eye condition; in today's world it is occuring increasingly more frequently.
