When you’re living with dry, irritated, or uncomfortable eyes, finding someone who truly understands what you’re going through can make all the difference. At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach , Shaina Zheng is our Lead Dry Eye Optometrist and Co-Owner , and a trusted expert in the diagnosis and management of Dry Eye Disease. Shaina is known not only for her advanced clinical expertise, but also for her empathy, attention to detail, and commitment to helping patients regain comfort

Dry eye disease is commonly caused by blocked oil glands along the eyelids, leading to burning, irritation, fluctuating vision, and tired, uncomfortable eyes. For many patients, consistent heat therapy plays a vital role in restoring tear quality and improving long-term comfort. At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach , we offer Blephasteam Dry Eye Therapy , a clinically designed moist heat treatment that helps unblock the meibomian glands and relieve dry eye symptoms safely and effect

One of the best things about learning is being able to share it. At the recent Optometry Clinical Conference, our optometrist, Dr Shaina Zheng had the opportunity to share some of the practical lessons our team has learnt from building and integrating dry eye care at Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach. The workshop explored something we have learnt firsthand: having access to advanced technology is only one part of providing good dry eye care. It also takes communication, systems and

Dry eye disease is incredibly common, yet many people still don't realise there may be more that can be done to help. That was the message our practice co-owner, Dr Shaina Zheng, recently shared with optometrists at O-SHOW in Melbourne. Shaina spoke about the unmet need in dry eye care and the importance of increasing awareness, both within our profession and in the wider community. We regularly meet patients who have lived with dry, irritated, watery or uncomfortable eyes fo

Some aspects of dry eye care are best learnt by getting hands-on. At a recent Dry Eye Society wet lab in Melbourne, Dr Shaina Zheng led the meibomian gland expression station, helping other optometrists gain practical experience and confidence with this technique. The meibomian glands are tiny oil-producing glands within our eyelids. These oils form an important part of our tears and help prevent them from evaporating too quickly. In some people with dry eye disease, the oils

Dry eye can affect more than your eyes At the inaugural Dry Eye Society member event in Melbourne, our practice owner and Dry Eye Society Vice President Dr Shaina Zheng spoke about an aspect of dry eye care that is particularly important to her: understanding how the condition can affect a person's everyday life and wellbeing. Dry eye can sometimes be dismissed as a relatively minor problem. But for someone experiencing persistent discomfort, fluctuating vision or irritation

Learning doesn't stop when we leave university Our optometrists Shaina and Jackson recently took part in hands-on dry eye training designed to give practitioners practical experience with different techniques used in dry eye care. And that's important to us. Technology and treatment options continue to develop, but having access to technology is only one part of providing good care. We also need to understand how to use it appropriately, which patients may benefit and how it

Our practice co-owner, Dr Shaina Zheng, recently travelled to Melbourne as part of her work with the Dry Eye Society, where she serves as Vice President. The event brought together optometrists with an interest in dry eye disease to share knowledge, discuss advances in care and continue building a network of practitioners committed to helping people living with dry eye. For Shaina, this is an important part of her work outside the practice. Dry eye disease is incredibly commo

Dry eye is more than just having dry eyes. For many people, dry eye disease can be a chronic condition that affects comfort, vision and everyday life. Yet we still meet patients who have been managing their symptoms themselves for years, often trying different eye drops without really understanding what is causing the problem. At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach, we want to help change that. Our practice co-owner, Dr Shaina Zheng, is Vice President of the Dry Eye Society and has a

Many people book an eye test to update their glasses or contact lens prescription, but your eye exam can do so much more than that. At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach , we often see patients who come in with no obvious vision complaints and leave with important health discoveries that could affect their overall wellbeing. In fact, your eyes can be a window to your general health . Eyesight ≠ Eye Health An eye test isn’t just about whether you need stronger lenses or reading glas

When it comes to your eye health, experience, attention to detail, and continuity of care matter. At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach , Jackson Yip has been a familiar and trusted face in the local community for almost a decade. As practice owner and principal optometrist , Jackson has dedicated his career to delivering personalised, evidence-based eye care that supports not just clear vision today, but lifelong eye health . A Long-Standing Commitment to the Mermaid Beach Communit

We’re living in a digital age and that’s great in many ways. But as screens become an ever-present part of study, work, and play, eye health is being impacted more than ever before. Recent coverage on Sky News Australia highlights a concerning trend: increasing rates of dry eye disease in children and young people , likely linked to prolonged use of digital devices. This shift isn’t just an adult issue anymore and it’s something every family should understand. At Eyecare Plu

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At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach, we believe great patient care begins with continual learning. That's why we're excited to share that our optometrist, Dr Shaina Zheng, has written her first book, The Dry Eye Imperative, which is scheduled for publication this September. More Than Just "Dry Eyes" Dry eye disease is one of the most common conditions seen in optometry, yet it is often misunderstood. Many people assume dry eye simply means occasionally needing eye drops. In reality

At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach, we believe that providing exceptional patient care means never stopping learning. Recently, our optometrists, Dr Shaina Zheng and Dr Jackson Yip travelled to New York to attend the inaugural Dry Eye Society of the Americas (DESA) meeting, where leading optometrists, ophthalmologists, researchers, and industry experts from around the world came together to share the latest research, clinical insights, and innovations in dry eye disease. The meeti

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Dry eye disease is often thought of as something that affects older adults, yet new evidence shows that children and young people are increasingly experiencing dry eye symptoms , and the rise may be closely linked to digital screen use . At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach , we are seeing this trend firsthand and are committed to educating families on how to recognise, prevent, and manage dry eye in younger patients. Dry Eye in Young People: A Growing Concern According to recent AB

Australia-First Dry Eye Treatment Makes National Headlines We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community, Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach was recently featured on 9 News for offering a nation-first, non-invasive dry eye treatment right here on the Gold Coast! This segment highlighted how our clinic is helping patients find real relief from chronic dry eye using advanced technology that goes beyond traditional treatments and it’s gaining attention from national m

Dry eye disease is more than just an inconvenience.For many people, it’s a chronic, frustrating condition that affects comfort, vision, energy levels, and quality of life. At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach, our dedicated Dry Eye Clinic was created to change the way dry eye is diagnosed, understood, and treated, by focusing on you, not just your symptoms. Do You Have Symptoms of Dry Eye? Dry eye can present in many ways. You may experience: Dry, gritty, or irritated eyes Burning o

Dry eye disease is one of the most common eye conditions affecting Australians, often causing irritation, burning, watering, redness, and fluctuating vision. For many people, eye drops alone don’t provide lasting relief because they don’t address the underlying cause. At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach , we’re proud to be the first optometry practice in Australia to offer RF (Radiofrequency) Dry Eye Treatment , and the only practice on the Gold Coast providing this advanced ther