We offer advanced dry eye diagnosis and treatment options in Inner West Sydney – including the latest generation Lumenis Optilight IPL device. We believe dry eye is more than an eye condition – it's a whole-body health issue. Our approach goes beyond the eye, incorporating lifestyle, nutrition and wellness to deliver care that is as complete as it is effective.
Dry Eye Disease affects around 1 in 5 Australians and is one of the most undertreated eye conditions. It's caused by either insufficient tear production or poor tear quality – most commonly due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), where the tiny oil-producing glands in your eyelids become blocked or damaged.
Left untreated, dry eye can worsen over time and significantly impact your quality of life. The good news: with the right diagnosis and treatment plan, lasting relief is absolutely achievable.
*Based on published clinical literature on IPL for dry eye disease. Individual results vary.
If you've tried the drops, the warm compresses, the supplements a friend swore by – and you're still finishing each day with eyes that burn, sting and water – you're not imagining it, and you're not alone. Too often these symptoms are met with the same generic advice you've already tried, with no real investigation into why they're happening. We built our Complete Dry Eye Care Model because lasting relief starts with a proper diagnosis, not another suggestion to use eye drops.
A thorough investigation into every layer of your tear film and gland function, accounting for the unique factors at play for you. No guessing, no generic advice – just a clear, individualised picture of what's actually happening with your eyes.
We make sure you truly understand what's happening with your eyes and why. Replacing years of confusion with clarity takes away the overwhelm so many patients feel after being told it's "just dry eye."
Sophia builds a treatment plan around your specific symptoms, your tear film and your stage of life, based on advanced clinical diagnostics – never a one-size-fits-all approach.
Your eyes don't exist in isolation. We look at your environment, screen time, nutrition and daily habits to understand the full picture behind your symptoms.
Dry eye isn't a one-and-done fix. Ongoing review and support mean your plan evolves as your eyes – and your needs – do, for lasting comfort and quality of life.
"Real understanding leads to real, lasting relief. While individual results will always vary, I'm committed to helping every patient get to a better place."
— Sophia Bryskine, Principal OptometristIf your eyes have become noticeably drier, more irritated or harder to manage since perimenopause or menopause began, you're not imagining it – and it isn't simply "getting older." Hormonal changes during the menopause transition are increasingly recognised as a genuine contributor to chronic dry eye disease. A 2025 study presented at The Menopause Society's Annual Meeting found dry eye disease present in 57% of menopausal women, compared with 53% of premenopausal women.* This sits alongside a much longer-documented pattern – dry eye disease is diagnosed at nearly twice the rate in women as in men, with the gap widening substantially after age 50.† For many of our patients aged 50 and over, the standard advice – another brand of drops, a different supplement – hasn't worked, because it never addressed the hormonal and gland-function changes actually driving their symptoms.
*Yankelevich et al., presented at The Menopause Society Annual Meeting, 2025. †Schaumberg et al., Women's Health Study (2003) and Physicians' Health Study (2009), as compared in Dry Eye Disease: Consideration for Women's Health (2019). Hormonal factors affect everyone differently – a personalised assessment is the only way to confirm what's driving your individual symptoms.
This is exactly why our Complete Dry Eye Care Model begins with a bespoke diagnostic assessment rather than another generic recommendation – because at this stage of life, your treatment plan needs to account for what's actually changed.
The OCULUS Keratograph K5 is one of the most comprehensive dry eye imaging systems available today. It measures tear meniscus height, non-invasive tear break-up time, meibomian gland imaging, and lipid layer grading – all without touching your eye.
The K5 is also unique in its ability to photograph and grade the meibomian glands directly – revealing structural damage that would otherwise go undetected. This level of insight is what separates a truly personalised treatment plan from a generic one.
Patients often tell us that seeing their own tear film and gland structure on screen for the first time makes everything click – suddenly the condition makes sense, and so does the path to treating it.
Not all IPL devices are equal. The Lumenis Optilight is the only IPL device FDA-cleared specifically for dry eye disease – a meaningful clinical distinction.
MGD is a disease of the eyes and the face. The meibomian glands are influenced by inflammation across the entire periocular region – which is why treating both the eyelids and the surrounding facial skin is important for optimal results.
The aim is restored meibomian gland function and improved tear quality – addressing the underlying cause, not just the symptoms.
With over 20 years of private practice experience, Sophia has a genuine interest in dry eye management. She invests in advanced diagnostic technology and stays current with developments in the field to bring her patients the latest in dry eye care.
"Dry eye is a chronic condition, but it is highly treatable. My goal is to get every patient to a point where their eyes feel comfortable every single day."
Comprehensive dry eye evaluation using the Keratograph K5. Up to 60 minutes.
Personalised protocol – IPL, in-office treatment, and home care – based on your results.
Typically 4 treatments over 3 months. Quick, comfortable, no downtime.
Review appointments and a long-term maintenance plan to keep your eyes feeling great.
Complete Dry Eye Care is located at 5 Lackey Street, Summer Hill — right in the heart of Sydney's Inner West, with easy street parking and just minutes from Summer Hill train station. We welcome patients from across the region seeking advanced dry eye diagnosis, Lumenis Optilight IPL therapy, meibomian gland treatment, and personalised ongoing care.
Travelling from further afield? We treat patients from across Sydney — contact us to find out more.
Book your comprehensive dry eye assessment with Sophia today. In one hour, you'll have a clear picture of what's happening with your eyes – and a plan tailored to you.
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