Do your eyes feel tired, itchy, gritty or sore? Or maybe they water excessively? you may be displaying symptoms of dry eyes.
Here at Portobello Eyecare, we can carry out a specialised examination and investigate what’s causing the symptoms of dry eyes. During a dry eye examination, we carefully discuss your concerns and carry out a detailed observation of your eyes.

Sympoms may include:

  • Dryness
  • Itchy
  • Sore
  • Sticky
  • Watery Eyes
  • Foggy
  • Blepharitis
  • MGD
  • Gritty
  • Red

Dry eyes can be caused by several different reasons including poor production of either the water or oily layer of the tears, or poor drainage of the tears away from the eyes.
Following a full dry eye examination, we will design a tailored management plan just for you to help ease your symptoms. We have a range of the best eye drops and lid hygiene products to help get your eyes and tears working properly again.


Call now to book your Dry Eye Examination 01474 248998 or pop into Portobello Eyecare to discuss.

BLEPHASTEAM®

Blephasteam eyelid warming mask provides moist heat therapy that helps unblock meibomian glands, improving tear quality and helping to relieve the symptoms of dry eyes. Recommended to relieve symptoms of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and associated diseases such as posterior blepharitis, meibomitis, ocular rosacea, chalazion & dry eye.

  • Used from 3 years plus
  • Wireless device with good field of vision during use
  • Controlled moist heat and timed treatment period
  • Normal blinking maintained whilst in use to allow for
    natural expression of meibomian glands