Your Dry Eye Management Appointment Is Confirmed

Comfort is within reach.

You've been booked in with Melbourne's dedicated dry eye team. Here's a little about our expertise, and every treatment option we offer.

23+ years clinical experience 7 evidence-based treatment options Advanced diagnostic technology

Need to change your booking? Call us on (03) 9819 7695.

23+ yrs
Clinical Experience
Top 3
Melb. Optometrist '18–'26
7
Dry Eye Treatment Options
3
Diagnostic Technologies
Our Expertise

Dedicated dry eye expertise

Dry eye management is a genuine clinical specialty at our practice, not an afterthought — we combine advanced diagnostics with the full range of evidence-based treatments to find lasting relief for your case.

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Dr Jessica Atme

Senior Optometrist · Dry Eye Expert

Doctor of Optometry (OD), University of Melbourne, with a special interest in dry eye disease diagnosis and treatment. Jessica draws on advanced diagnostic technology and the full range of evidence-based therapies to help patients find lasting relief, from first consultation through to ongoing management.

Doctor of Optometry (OD) Dry Eye Disease Specialist University of Melbourne Graduate
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Dr Loretta Li

Senior Optometrist · Dry Eye Expert

19+ yrs experience across Melbourne & Adelaide. Expertise in myopia management and MiSight contact lenses. Consults in English, Cantonese & Mandarin.

Our Clinical Support Team

Behind every appointment is our experienced clinical support team, skilled in advanced dry eye diagnostics and in-clinic treatments including IPL, low-level light therapy and Blephasteam moist heat therapy. They ensure every session is thorough, comfortable and tailored to your needs.

Understanding Dry Eye

What is dry eye disease?

Dry eye disease happens when your eyes don't produce enough quality tears to stay comfortably lubricated — often due to the meibomian glands in your eyelids not working properly. It's one of the most common, and most under-treated, causes of ongoing eye discomfort.

Symptom
Gritty or Burning Sensation
Symptom
Redness & Irritation
Symptom
Watery or Teary Eyes
Symptom
Blurry, Fluctuating Vision
What to Expect

Your dry eye journey, step by step

Here's how a typical dry eye management visit unfolds, from check-in through to ongoing reviews.

1

Arrival & Registration

Check in with our reception team and confirm your details before your consultation begins.

2

Dry Eye Screening

An OSDI symptom questionnaire and initial tear film assessment to understand how dry eye is affecting you.

3

Comprehensive Assessment

Meibography, tear break-up time and meibomian gland expression to pinpoint the cause of your symptoms.

4

Treatment Discussion

A conversation about the treatment options best suited to your case, including benefits and what to expect.

5

Starting Your Treatment

Beginning your personalised plan — whether an in-clinic treatment like IPL, or a take-home routine of drops and lid care.

6

Ongoing Reviews

Regular reviews to track your progress and fine-tune your treatment plan for lasting relief.

Treatment Options

Every dry eye treatment, under one roof

We offer the full range of evidence-based dry eye treatments, so your plan is built entirely around what's causing your symptoms — not what we happen to stock.

IPL — Intense Pulsed Light Therapy

Targeted pulses of light applied around the eyes to reduce inflammation and improve meibomian gland function — one of the most effective in-clinic treatments for evaporative dry eye.

LLLT — Low-Level Light Therapy

A gentle, low-level light treatment that stimulates the meibomian glands and reduces inflammation, often used alongside IPL for enhanced results.

EyeSpa — Blephasteam Moist Heat Therapy

A controlled moist heat treatment that warms and loosens thickened oils in the eyelids, making them easier to express and improving tear quality.

ZEST — Organic Lid Scrub Treatment

A gentle, organic lid scrub that removes debris, bacteria and biofilm from the eyelid margins — an effective first step in managing lid-related dry eye.

Meibomian Gland Expression

Manual or instrument-assisted expression of the meibomian glands to clear blockages and restore healthy oil flow to your tears.

Prescription Eye Drops & Medications

Tailored lubricating drops or prescription medications to manage inflammation and support your eyes' natural tear production.

Nutritional Supplements

Lacritec tablets are available in-clinic to support your eyes' natural tear production from within, as part of a broader dry eye management plan.

Scleral Lenses

Large-diameter lenses that vault over the cornea, providing a protective fluid reservoir — particularly effective for severe dry eye, including Sjögren's syndrome.

OrthoK Lenses

For patients with dry eye symptoms with daytime contact lenses, overnight OrthoK lenses may be a comfortable alternative — clear vision without the ongoing irritation of daytime lens wear.

Our Technologies

How we assess your dry eye

Every assessment uses advanced diagnostic technology to objectively measure your tear film and eyelid health — not just check how your eyes feel.

TEAR FILM · NON-INVASIVE SCAN

Oculus K5 Dry Eye Analyser

Non-invasively measures your tear film stability, volume and quality, giving us an objective picture of your dry eye severity and how it's changing over time.

3D CORNEAL MAPPING

Medmont Corneal Topographer

Maps the cornea's surface in high-precision 3D, helping us assess tear film irregularities and select the best contact or scleral lens fit for lasting comfort.

MEIBOMIAN GLAND IMAGING

Meibography Lid Imaging

Infrared imaging of the meibomian glands within your eyelids to identify gland loss or dysfunction — a key factor in most cases of dry eye disease.

Fees

Dry eye management fees

Private billing clinic — Medicare rebates apply to eligible consultations and are processed on the day.

Appointment
Includes
Fee
Dry Eye Assessment
60 min
Comprehensive eye exam ($80, subject to Medicare rebate) + dry eye evaluation & diagnosis ($80, private billing)
$160

Already had a comprehensive eye exam with us recently? You can proceed straight to the $80 Dry Eye Evaluation.

Packages & Pricing

Bundle treatments together to save and achieve the best long-term results.

IPL Package
$700
4 sessions
Save $100 as a package
Individual top-up session: $200
LLLT Package
$600
4 sessions
Save $100 as a package
Individual top-up session: $175

In-Clinic Treatments

IPL — Intense Pulsed Light Treatment
$200 per session · $700 for 4-session package
LLLT — Low Level Light Therapy (Meibomask)
$175 per session · $600 for 4-session package
ZEST Procedure — Zocular® Eyelid System Treatment
$100 per session
EyeSpa — Blephasteam Moist Heat Dry Eye Treatment
$50 per session

Medicare rebate of $34.00–$67.85 may apply depending on eligibility, processed after your consultation. Additional fees may apply for non-Medicare holders. Clinic booking policy: For late cancellations within 2 business days or non-attendance, a $50 fee applies.

What to Bring

A few things to bring along

Having these on hand helps us get the most accurate picture of your eye health.

Medicare Card

So we can process any eligible rebates on the day.

Private Health Insurance Card If applicable

Bring this along if you'd like to claim on any extras cover.

Current Glasses, Contact Lenses & Other Treatments If any

Including any eye drops you currently use, so we have a full picture of your current management.

Previous Prescription or Eye Health History If available

Old prescriptions or previous optometrist records help us track how things have changed over time.

Referral Letter Not necessary

If you've been referred by another practitioner, feel free to bring it along.

Please note: if possible, avoid wearing eye makeup on the day of your appointment, as it can interfere with meibomian gland imaging and tear film assessment.

See You Soon

We're looking forward to your visit

Your optometrist will complete a comprehensive assessment and guide you through treatment options to find lasting relief.

Getting Here

Find our Kew East clinic

Location

Suite 14, 828 High Street, Kew East VIC 3102. Enter from High St, next to Kew High School.

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Hours

Mon–Fri 9:00am–6:00pm · Sat 9:00am–4:30pm
Sun & public holidays: Closed

Parking

Limited onsite visitor parking, plus street parking nearby on High Street.

Questions Beforehand?

Just give us a call — we're happy to help.

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