Welcome to Mark Hinds Optometrists Dry Eye Studio
During a dry eye examination at our practice in Teneriffe, we will recommend dry eye treatments tailored to best treat your symptoms and provide lasting relief. We are dedicated to ensuring that you enjoy not just clear but comfortable vision so that you can achieve the best ocular health. Whether you have chronic or recent dry eye we aim to have the right treatment plan for you (both with and without contact lenses). Our eye care practitioners are extensively experienced both in clinical practice and dry eye research. Dr Hinds also runs a clinical trial practice along with the rest of the Mark Hinds Optometrists team. Many of these trials have a focus on Dry Eye Disease (DED), the new “it word” in the ophthalmic pharmaceutical world. If you would like to learn more or express interest, please visit https://ot-au.com.
DRY EYE SUITE:
IRPL:
Intense Regulated Pulsed Light Therapy (IRPL) is a long-lasting solution for DED specifically designed for the treatment of dry eyes due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
ZEST:
Zest is a deep cleansing of the lids to revitalise your eyes for lasting comfort. Aimed to refresh the ocular surface and clear the eyelids/lashes. The procedure is to use a cotton swab to rub in the zest gel onto the eye lids (eyes closed), this will be done with a fast (and soft) motion to make the gel begin to foam.
RINSADA:
Rinsada is an irrigating lid retractor, under the same premise of a sinus flush, Rinsada pushes 7mls of Saline under your top lid and 3mls under your bottom lid. This is supposed to deliver irrigation to the conjunctiva and bulbar conjunctiva simultaneously. Rinsada uses high flow irrigation to remove ocular surface irritants and inflammation. Despite looking rather scary it is surprisingly a pleasant feeling when being “Rinsada’d”. After doing this you are still to remain taking your normal eye drops, this is a treatment which is used in tandem with your current treatments to improve or extend relief. If you want to know more, please click here: Rinsada.
Meibomian gland dysfunction has been identified as a principal cause of DED. MGD results in the tear film becoming unstable, leading to insufficient production, or excessive evaporation of tears. It is now acknowledged that most cases of evaporative dry eye are primarily due to a compromised external lipid layer of the lacrimal film, caused by malfunctioning meibomian glands.
Why choose IRPL treatment at Mark Hinds Optometrists?
- Expert Care: Our experienced optometrists have received specialised training in IRPL therapy, ensuring that you receive the highest level of care and optimal results.
- Personalised Approach: We understand that every patient is unique. Our team will conduct a thorough assessment of your specific dry eye condition and tailor the treatment to your individual needs.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: We use state-of-the-art devices that deliver precise light pulses to stimulate the meibomian glands, reduce inflammation and promote a healthier tear film, all without the need for invasive procedures.
For more information/to see how it’s done please watch the below video, Visit our Information page or have a read of our published research on dry eye:
Some of our published research for dry eye
For our downloadable PDF’s, click the links below: