Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach Featured on Channel 9 News!
- Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach Optometrists
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
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 media.
What the Channel 9 Feature Was About
Channel 9 News visited our practice to spotlight our Envision Dry Eye Treatment, an innovative, non-surgical therapy that combines Radiofrequency (RF) and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to unblock oil glands and improve tear quality for people suffering from chronic dry eye.
In the report, one patient described her experience:
“My eyes were watering so much because my eyes were dry … it was immediately 50% better, now about 80% better.”
Our own Dr Shaina Zheng was featured explaining the importance of early treatment and how this cutting-edge approach can change lives before symptoms become chronic.
This coverage hasn’t just put dry eye on the national radar, it’s also helped more people in our community understand that relief is possible.
Why This Matters
Dry eye is one of the most common reasons people visit an optometrist, yet many sufferers don’t realise there are effective treatment options beyond drops and lifestyle changes. Traditional therapies can help, but they don’t always address the underlying gland dysfunction that causes chronic symptoms.
Our Envision Dry Eye Treatment targets that root cause, offering:
Increased tear quality
Fewer symptoms like burning, irritation, and redness
Reduced reliance on artificial tears
Improved comfort for screen users, outdoor workers, and anyone living with chronic dry eye
Being featured on Channel 9 is a great milestone, not for us, but for the dry eye community on the Gold Coast and across Australia.
What We Offer at Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach
As highlighted by Channel 9, we’re committed to bringing world-class eye care technology to our patients right here in Mermaid Beach.
Our dry eye services include:
Advanced diagnostics to pinpoint the cause of dry eye
Envision RF + IPL treatments
Personalised care plans tailored to your lifestyle and symptoms
Follow-up support and eye health monitoring
We believe that every patient deserves comfortable, healthy eyes, not just symptom relief.
Watch the Story
If you missed the broadcast, you can find clips from the Channel 9 feature online where our clinic and treatment are showcased.
We’re proud to help change how people think about dry eye and even prouder to be recognised for it on national news.
Ready to Get Real Dry Eye Relief?
If you’ve been living with irritation, burning, watering, gritty sensations, or general eye discomfort, there are advanced options available and we’d love to help.
Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach
Envision Dry Eye Treatment & Full Dry Eye Clinic
Call us on 5526 1400
