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Eyecare
At Fitzsimons Opticians we are privileged to be able to offer some of the newest and most advanced In-Practice Dry Eye Treatments.
As well as the more common OTC (over-the-counter) management plans, we offer a few different options for those suffering from eyelid inflammation, eyelash crusting, red eyes and other dry eye symptoms.
OTC plans can work very well but for those who have found them to be less effective or who are unable to keep up the regime every single day or every few days, these in-practice treatments usually only need repeating every few months.
Your Appointment will include a detailed examination of the front of the eye and eye lids using specialist cameras and microscopes to determine the nature of the dry eyes, as there can be multiple different causes. We have a few different treatments designed to reduce eyelid inflammation and redness, unblock and revive the vital meibomium glands and remove the build up of scales from the eyelashes allowing the tears to work to their maximum potential.
Dry eye
Stinging, burning, or itchiness
Pain or redness
Sandy or gritty feeling (as if something is in the eye)
Stringy discharge (mucus)
Watery eyes
Inability to cry
Temporary blurred vision, heavy eyelids or eye fatigue
Difficulty wearing contact lenses
Eyestrain from reading or computer use
Treatment
This treatment is carried out in practice using advanced equipment for heating the meibomium glands. Once the meibomium gland content is adequately softened, your optician then manually expresses the glands clearing out significantly more debris than can be achieved at home.
Dry eye
These new and advanced treatments carried out in the practice very effectively clean away crusting and debris from the eyelashes, tackle Demodex mites which cause some forms of blepharitis, remove biofilms which cause tear film instability and reduce inflammation using natural anti-inflammatories.
Lid Treatment
ZEST features an innovative, natural approach to the management of various common eye conditions, using a patented Okra-based system to provide immediate and long-lasting relief.
Suitable for use with
Dry Eye
MGD
Blepharitis
Demodex
Inflammation
