Helping more people understand that dry eye care is available

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 for years. Many have tried different eye drops and simply assumed it was something they had to put up with.

But dry eye is more than just a symptom. It can be a chronic disease with different underlying factors contributing to it.

Shaina's message to the profession was simple:

The patients are already there. We need to help them understand that care is available.

For us at Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach, that starts with listening to our patients, helping them understand what may be driving their symptoms and discussing appropriate options for ongoing management.

We are proud to contribute to the wider conversation around dry eye care while continuing to bring that same commitment back to the patients we care for here on the Gold Coast.