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Tearing up over dry eyes? Here's why Infocus is your best option
Dry eye disease is common, under-diagnosed, and very treatable. Here is how we assess and manage it.
It sounds like a contradiction, but watering eyes are one of the most common signs of dry eye disease. When the surface of the eye is irritated, it triggers a reflex flood of tears: the wrong kind, produced too late to help.
Why it happens
The tear film has an oily outer layer produced by glands in the eyelid margin. When those glands block up, tears evaporate faster than they are replaced. Screen use makes it worse: we blink around a third as often when concentrating on a display.
How we assess it
We look at tear break-up time, examine the lid margins under magnification, and check the ocular surface for staining. That tells us whether the problem is evaporative, aqueous-deficient, or a mix, and the management differs for each.
What treatment looks like
- Preservative-free lubricants matched to your tear film
- Warm compress and lid hygiene routines that actually get followed
- Managing contributing factors: contact lens wear, medication, environment
- Referral onward where an underlying condition is driving the problem
Most people get meaningful relief within a few weeks of starting a properly matched routine. Book an appointment to get assessed.