Dry Eye Treatment

Dry Eye
Treatment

What Does Dry Eye Feel Like?

Dry eye does not always feel the same for everyone.

Some people feel dryness or grittiness, while others experience watery eyes, burning, redness or blurry vision.

Common dry eyes symptoms include:

Dryness or a 
gritty sensation

Burning, stinging 
or irritation

Watery eyes

Redness

Light sensitivity

Blurry or
fluctuating vision

Tired eyes, especially 
after screen use

Discomfort when 
wearing contact lenses

If these symptoms sound familiar, book an eye assessment and get to the root cause of your dry eye.

DID YOU KNOW?

Watery Eyes Can Still Be a Sign of Dry Eye.

This is one of the most common things people find confusing.  

You might think watery eyes mean your eyes are producing enough tears, but that is not always the case. When your eyes are irritated or your tear film is unstable, they may produce watery tears as a reaction.  

The problem is that these tears may not have the right balance to keep your eyes comfortable. So even though your eyes are watering, they can still feel dry, irritated or tired.

What causes dry eyes?

One of the most common causes of ongoing dry eye is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, also known as MGD.  

The meibomian glands are tiny oil glands in your eyelids. They help produce the oil layer of your tears, which keeps your tear film stable and prevents tears from evaporating too quickly.

When these glands become blocked or are not working properly, your tears can evaporate faster than they should. This can leave your eyes feeling dry, gritty, irritated or watery.

How IPL and LLLT can help

If your dry eye is linked to blocked oil glands or inflammation, treatment may need to go beyond eye drops.

At Trak Spex, IPL and LLLT treatments are used to help support gland function, improve tear quality and provide longer-lasting comfort for suitable patients.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is an in clinic treatment that uses controlled light pulses around the eye area to help reduce inflammation and support better meibomian gland function.  

For suitable patients, IPL may help:

Reducing inflammation around the eyelids

Helping unclog blocked oil glands

Improving the natural oil layer of the tear film

Supporting healthier, more stable tear production

By restoring gland function, IPL helps address one of the main causes of chronic dry eye rather than just masking
discomfort

Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT)

Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) uses gentle, therapeutic light to support the eyelids and surrounding tissue.

LLLT May help support:

Stimulating cell regeneration

Supporting healing in the eyelid glands

Enhancing the effects of IPL

Improving tear film stability and overall comfort

LLLT is often used in combination with IPL to maximise results and support longer-term improvement.

Your optometrist will assess your eyes and recommend whether IPL, LLLT or a combination of both is suitable for you

The benefits of IPL + LLLT treatment

When used together, IPL and LLLT can help:

Reduce dryness, burning, and irritation

Improve overall eye comfort

Support healthier tear production

Reduce reliance on artificial tears and eye drops

Manage long-term inflammation for sustained relief

Provide quick, in-clinic treatment with minimal downtime

Ready to treat dry eye at the source? Book a consultation to see if IPL + LLLT is right for you.

What To Expect From Treatment

Treatment is typically delivered as a short course of in-clinic sessions spaced over several weeks. During your consultation, your clinician will assess your symptoms and create a personalised treatment plan based on your specific needs.  

Most patients notice gradual improvement as the glands begin to function more effectively and inflammation is reduced over time.

Is this treatment right for you?

IPL and LLLT are commonly recommended for patients experiencing:

✔ Ongoing dry eye symptoms

✔ Watery, gritty or irritated eyes

✔ Eye discomfort after screen use

✔ Contact lens discomfort

✔ Symptoms that keep returning

✔ Dry eye that does not improve with drops alone

A consultation is the best way to determine whether this treatment approach is suitable for your eyes.

Regain your quality of life by treating the root cause of your dry eye.