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What is dry eye treatment?
IN THIS VIDEO I PROVIDE A BRIEF EXPLANATION
Who needs dry eye treatment?
IF ANY OF THE CHALLENGES BELOW SOUND FAMILIAR, WE CAN HELP YOU
FED-UP WITH ATTENTION-SEEKING EYES
Dry eye can make you feel frustrated, unproductive and uncomfortable.
The fatigue, visual disturbances and discomfort can interfere with your quality of life. As a side effect, it can hinder you during social events and at work, making it hard for you to establish meaningful relationships and progress in your career.
Studies show that this persistent setback causes anxiety and depression.
Simple everyday tasks can be hard to perform. Using the computer, reading at night, and driving can be exhausting. Your dry eyes may prevent you from engaging in outdoor activities and meeting new people.
Perhaps you’d like to wear contact lenses, but they exacerbate the dryness, leaving glasses as your only option.
You may have noticed that you’re becoming impatient and struggling to concentrate on your work. You probably want to be able to have a pleasant catch-up with friends, without the attention always being brought back to your gritty, stinging, irritated eyes.
After dry eye treatment, you are no longer vulnerable to eye infection or damage. Therefore you can embrace long walks, relax in front of the TV and cook a nice meal without the itching, watering and eye rubbing.
Lastly, friends, family and colleagues will notice that you are less distracted, more engaged, and no longer embarrassed by those awful red and angry-looking eyes.
Why you should consider dry eye treatment
THE BEST THING ABOUT DRY EYE TREATMENT…
YOU HAVE SOOTHED, BRIGHT AND HEALTHY EYES
You have had access to the best dry eye treatment strategies and support. And most importantly have total control of your dry eyes. They are no longer dry, red or irritable, and you even have the option to wear contact lenses.
YOU FEEL UPLIFTED, PRODUCTIVE AND COMFORTABLE
Now you can engage in meaningful conversations, give a presentation at work or do some people watching at your favourite cafe, uninterrupted by those bothersome dry eyes.
YOUR AVERAGE DAY IS NOW A WHOLE LOT EASIER
Now that your eyes feel awake, focused, and content, everyday tasks are a breeze. You can work on your computer, read a book or go for a brisk walk out in the fresh air. Your vision is clearer, and your eyes are also protected from infection.
NOTHING IS HOLDING YOU BACK
You feel more confident in yourself now that your eyes aren’t letting you down. As a result you’re excelling in your work, and your social life is thriving. Your family are the first to notice that you’re mood and general energy have improved.
YOUR EYES ARE NO LONGER THE ENEMY
It can often feel as though there is no solution to dry eyes syndrome and that you have to endure that awful feeling forever. But you don’t have to. With proper assessment, diagnosis and treatment,you can live a comfortable and content life.
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How my eye care services work
FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST IN 3 EASY STEPS
STEP 1: CONTACT US
To get the answers to all your questions, give us a call or click the button below to book a free video appointment with an optometrist or our Consultant Ophthalmologist, Samer Hamada.
STEP 2: LET’S MEET
Visit our clinic in London’s Harley Street district and we’ll conduct a thorough examination and consultation to see if we can help.
STEP 3: FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS
Have the confidence of knowing that a caring eye care professional is managing your eye condition so you can focus on matters most.
Happy patients from London and East Grinstead
WHAT MY PATIENTS LOVE ABOUT OUR SERVICE
Annabel Giles
“As soon as I met Mr Hamada, I knew I was in safe hands. He is an expert in his field, and very reassuring. His work was impeccable, and I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone wanting a professional, kindly, expert service.”
Tareq Kasshout
“I came all the way from the US to be evaluated by Mr. Samer Hamada who provided me with a world class experience. I was treated with technology that doesn’t exist in the United States. My vision improved significantly since the surgery. Mr. Samer Hamada is definitely a Keratoconus expert.”
Timothy Thompson
“Mr Hamada’s Eye Clinic London and his team are a delight. Nothing was too much trouble and the help, support, advice and guidance before during and after the surgery was all world class. I have worn glasses since the age of 13 years and had the onset of cataracts for the last five so it has all been very much a life changing experience to be free from glasses once more.”
Everything you need to know about dry eye and how we treat it
IN THESE TOGGLES YOU WILL FIND THE DETAILS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
Dry eye is very common and affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the most common reasons patients visit the eye clinic. Dry eye is usually associated with dryness, scratchiness, or burning of the eyes.
Some people experience a foreign body sensation or feeling that something is in the eye.
The condition can also produce watery eyes because dryness can stimulate access tearing.
In its early stages, dry eye causes mild discomfort, but it may become very uncomfortable as the condition progresses.
- A foreign body sensation in the eye
- Watery eyes
- Mild discomfort that may become more uncomfortable as the condition progressing
- Blurriness
- Redness
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
- Tired eyes with computer screen use
- Difficulty in opening the eyelids in the mornings
- Mucous stickiness
Dry eye can arise from various external influences such as your environment or changes in the body’s nervous, hormonal, and immune systems.
Over time, inflammatory changes can interfere with normal tears production. When this occurs, the eye produces fewer, less effective tears. This results in a clear film evaporating more quickly and provides less moisture and protection for the eye surface.
When tear film protection diminishes, the eyes may experience painful symptoms and damage to the eye surface may occur.
Risk factors include:
- Age – Dry eye is more common among people over age 40 and especially among women around the age of menopause
- Health
- Environment
- Lifestyle
- People with systemic inflammatory conditions that require medications that can worsen dry eye
- People who take treatment for systemic inflammatory conditions, depression, high blood pressure, allergies, hormone replacement therapy and diuretics
- People suffering from blepharitis and meibomian who are prone to blocked oil glands in the eye
Environmental factors
While they are not the root cause of the condition, environmental factors including air pollution, dry weather, and persistent wind, can worsen dry eye symptoms. Heating and air conditioning can create similar environmental conditions indoors.
Everyday activities such as driving, reading, focusing on a computer screen or watching television can also worsen dry eyes symptoms.
To determine whether you have dry eyes, I will take a thorough history, assess your vision and examine your eyes.
I will need to know:
- Your symptoms and onset
- General health
- previous eye infections or conditions
- If you wear contact lenses
- If you have had laser eye surgery
- Your lifestyle and occupation
- Medications you take
- Allergies
I will then perform a thorough eye examination to assess:
- Your eyes gland function
- Tear evaporation and flow rate
- The skin around the eyes
- The eyelid position
- Blink rate
- The eyelid margins
- Under the surface of the eyelids
- The cornea
Hot compresses and lid massage can help unblock oil glands and help maintain your lid hygiene, thus reducing your risk of getting an eye infection.
I may also prescribe artificial tears for use throughout the day and lubricants for night use.
You may need antibiotic drops in the eyes to treat eye infection.
If traditional methods are insufficient in alleviating your dry eye symptoms; I can provide systemic treatment or minor intervention.
Even more information about dry eye
VIDEO AND BLOG POSTS TO THAT FURTHER EXPLAIN AND ILLUSTRATE DRY EYE DISEASE AND TREATMENT
Don’t ignore dry, gritty or strained eyes in winter
During this webinar, Mr Samer Hamada talks through the symptoms that dry eye disease sufferers might experience. Discussing contributing factors in their habits and environment which could be making it worse.
What can happen if I leave dry eyes untreated?
Is it dangerous to leave dry eyes untreated? Discover what happens if you don't do anything about your dry eye disease. Learn more...
Is there a relationship between dry eyes and diet?
Are your dry eyes and diet linked? Samer Hamada explains how a poor diet can cause dry eye disease. Learn more about dry eye treatment in London...
What are the differences between paediatric and adult dry eye treatments?
What are the differences between paediatric and adult dry eye treatments? Samer Hamada discusses children's dry eye treatment in London...
How are dry eyes diagnosed?
How are dry eyes diagnosed? Learn the process of examining and diagnosing dry eyes. Samer Hamada discusses how dry eyes are diagnosed in London...
What my cataract surgery patients love about my service
MY PATIENTS ARE MY BEST PROMOTERS
“As soon as I met Mr Hamada, I knew I was in safe hands. He is an expert in his field, and very reassuring. His work was impeccable, and I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone wanting a professional, kindly, expert service.”
“I came all the way from the US to be evaluated by Mr. Samer Hamada who provided me with a world-class experience. I was treated with technology that doesn’t exist in the United States. My vision improved significantly since the surgery. Mr. Samer Hamada is definitely a Keratoconus expert.”
“I am glad to be with Mr Hamada. I am glad to be examined by Mr Hamada who acts responsibly and professionally. I never had this experience before from a previous ophthalmologist. I am thankful to Mr Hamada for the successful diagnosis and treatment of my case.”
“What a Consultant. Dr. Hamada is a man who was born for this profession. As soon as we walked into the room you felt that you had met a man who was gentle and kind. His demeanour was of a man who knew his trade. He speaks in a way that you will understand. He explains exactly what is wrong and the way he will help fix it for you.”
“My eyes got really sore, tired and gritty feeling this year. It kept getting worse for about 6 months and every time I thought about it, I kept thinking it would eventually go away, but it just didn’t budge. So I want to say a big thank you to eye doctor Mr Samer Hamada who finally sorted me out! Apart from the eye tests I expected, he also took a really personal approach. I appreciate that he asked questions about my whole diet and lifestyle which helped him to quickly figure out why my eye surface was inflamed. I now have simple steps I can take to reduce the inflammation through diet and lifestyle changes which I’ve now been doing for 2 weeks. I also have been using the special non-preservative eye drops and gels that Mr Hamada provided. My eyes are already feeling so much better and I’m so relieved to have had help to sort this out. If you’ve been noticing your eyes getting dry – don’t wait to sort it out as it keeps getting continually worse and you can find relief very quickly with the right help.”
“Mr Hamada’s London Eye Care and his team are a delight. Nothing was too much trouble and the help, support, advice and guidance before during and after the surgery was all world class. I have worn glasses since the age of 13 years and had the onset of cataracts for the last five so it has all been very much a life changing experience to be free from glasses once more.”
“We saw Mr Hamada after our 14-year-old son was diagnosed with keratoconus by another specialist. Mr Hamada talked us through the pros and cons of the cxl epi off and epi on procedures, he answered all our many and detailed questions without rushing us and as openly and honestly as possible. We opted to go ahead with cxl epi off with Mr Hamada. Our experience with Mr Hamada and his team, from his incredibly informative and supportive Secretary Joanna, nurse Mimi and Mr Hamada himself who was incredibly reassuring and put us and our son at ease both before, during and after the procedure, and at each follow-on appointment, has been the best possible. I would go so far as to say that he and his team are by far the best medical team I have ever experienced. I recommend him highly and would be happy to speak to anyone considering an expert in this field.”
“I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Hamada and his team. From the first call to inquire about booking an appointment to booking it, I was so impressed with his wonderful secretary Joanna- she really is worth her weight in gold, her lovely manner and care made me decide to go for this clinic. Dr Hamada was a lovely man with a very kind and thorougher way about him – he put my 4-year-old daughter at ease. The appointment was lengthy but at no point were we rushed and able to ask as many questions- things were explained so well. I would have no hesitation at all to recommend anyone to use Dr Hamada and his team- I have already recommended to some other parents.”
“Mr Hamada, his assistant Joanna and his ophthalmic technicians provide a caring, efficient and high quality service. From the admin through to the surgical aftercare we were very well looked after and we had a high degree of confidence in Mr Hamada’s abilities. Our daughter’s cataracts have been corrected (under general anaesthetic) and her quality of life has improved substantially. You also feel well cared for throughout – the human touch is vital in healthcare, but not always delivered, so well done and thanks to all of the team.”
“We were referred to Dr.Hamada by one of the UK experts. The expert himself admitted that Dr.Hamada was better than him!! We were not disappointed at all. Dr. Hamada was excellent with my child. His communication skills and knowledge were exemplary. He gave us clear management plan and would not hesitate to recommend him.”
“Dr Hamada is an excellent, highly competent doctor with a very kind and sympathetic manner. His reputation for successfully treating dry eye patients seems unparalleled. His team are all extremely friendly and helpful, especially Dr Hamada’s PA Joanna, making the overall experience better than anywhere else I’ve been!”
“Appointment setting and follow-up were very efficient and well managed. Mr Hamada was kind, reassuring, knowledgeable and had a very warm manner with my young son, making him instantly feel at ease. I feel that we can trust him and that he will finally be able to solve my son’s long-term eye problems that have stumped other eye doctors.”
“A real care provider – true in letter and spirit. After having seen few other consultants we were lucky to see Mr. Hamada. He treated my mother’s eyes and the prolonged inflammation finally went away. My mother went on to receive a corneal graft. Mr. Hamada and his clinic are simply wonderful. Their response is immediate every time even if it’s the weekend. Mr. Hamada puts a lot of personal attention answering every question very patiently and alleviating any fears. His manner is so kind that puts his patients completely at ease. This caring trait continues in the rest of his staff especially his assistant Joanna. I really can’t thank them enough. I thoroughly recommend anyone with eye problems to go to Mr. Hamada. You couldn’t be in better hands. He has treated my mother who is a long sufferer of eye problems. I am grateful always to Mr. Hamada and Joanna for all the support they have provided throughout.”
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Helpful links to more dry eye information
COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION FROM TRUSTED AUTHORITIES
An official NHS guide to dry eyes that includes symptoms, treatments, as well as preventative measures. Click here to read more.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has provided a comprehensive guide on every aspect of dry eye. Click here to read more.
The National Eye Institute provides an overview of dry eye symptoms, treatments as well as other subjects surrounding the condition. Click here to read more.
A Harvard blog post that provides recommendations from doctors, about which treatments work best with certain dry eye symptoms. Click here to read more.
About the expert
Mr Samer Hamada | Consultant Ophthalmologist and Corneal Surgeon
MD, MSc, DO (hons), FRCSEd, FRCOphth I am Samer Hamada, founder and consultant ophthalmic surgeon with over 20 years’ experience in ophthalmology. I am a world-renowned specialist in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. I’m not only a leading surgeon but also the only dual fellowship trained in corneal diseases in children from reputable institutions in the UK. At Eye Clinic London I work closely with other consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists and orthoptists to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Our main aim is to make sure our patients get the safest and best treatments available to them. We put your safety before anything else so you can rest assured that if you choose us you will be in the best and safest hands.