Specialist Dry Eye, Red Eye, MGD and Blepharitis Clinic

One clinic for every dry eye treatment

One of the UK’s most comprehensive dry eye clinics, offering innovative treatment pathways and top-of-the-line eye care under one roof.

Every plan begins with a thorough dry eye assessment, so nothing is recommended until we understand exactly what is driving your symptoms.

Led by Therapeutic Optometrist Sachin Patel, our St John’s Wood clinic offers the full spectrum of modern dry eye treatment under one roof:

• Lumenis OptiLight Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
• OptiLIFT DMST (Dynamic Muscle Stimulation) and radiofrequency
• Meibomian gland probing
• Meibomian gland expression
• Low-level light therapy (red, polarised, blue and yellow)
• BlephEx and ZEST lid cleansing
• Amniotic membrane lenses
• Prescription-only medication
• Punctal plugs or Lacrifill

Most patients reach us after other clinics have tried one or two treatments without success, with some travelling across the globe just to see us.

This is where we genuinely excel.

How we help with dry eye issues

You have probably tried drops. You may have tried warm compresses, lid wipes, omega-3 supplements, or even IPL at another clinic, and you are still uncomfortable, despite the time and money already spent.

Dry eye is rarely fixed by a single treatment because it is rarely caused by a single thing.

We see patients who describe:

• Gritty, sandy, or burning eyes that feel worse by the afternoon or with no clear pattern
• Eyes that water constantly
• Redness, tired eyes, or a heavy-lidded feeling
• Blurred vision that clears when you blink
• Contact lenses that used to be comfortable and now are not
• Recurrent styes, chalazia, or chronic blepharitis
• Rosacea, Demodex, or ocular rosacea symptoms
• Dryness following LASIK, cataract surgery, or blepharoplasty
• Symptoms linked to Sjögren’s syndrome, menopause, long screen hours, or certain medications

If any of these symptoms sound familiar, our dry eye assessment is the right starting point. From there, we build a treatment plan that targets every contributing factor, not just the one that is easiest to treat.

Lumenis OptiLight IPL

The only FDA-cleared IPL for dry eye disease, targeting the chronic inflammation behind most MGD, abnormal eyelid blood vessels and Demodex mites. We are among the few UK clinics trained to safely treat the upper eyelids and wider face where appropriate.

OptiLIFT (radiofrequency and dynamic muscle stimulation)

The first practice in the UK to offer OptiLIFT. It stimulates the weakened muscles that drive your blink, while radiofrequency improves tear film stability and smooths fine lines. No drops, no surgery, no downtime. Screen use is well documented to reduce your natural blink rate, and like any underused muscle, the muscles behind your blink respond well to being retrained. Find out more about OptiLIFT and how it supports the blink.

BlephEx and ZEST eyelid cleansing

A professional clean for your eyelids. BlephEx debrides the lash line of biofilm with a medical-grade micro-sponge; ZEST uses an okra-based gel to target Demodex. Both work far more effectively than anything available over the counter.

Punctal plugs and Lacrifill

Tiny biocompatible plugs placed in the tear drainage ducts to keep your natural tears on the eye for longer. Useful for aqueous-deficient dry eye alongside other treatments. Lacrifill is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel inserted into the tear duct, releasing lubricant onto the eye over time.

Prescription medication

As a Therapeutic Optometrist practice, we can prescribe the drops and oral medications often needed for moderate-to-severe dry eye, without a separate GP or hospital appointment. Many patients benefit from prescription medication at some point, whether before, during or after other treatment.