Eye Drops do not cure dry eyes
Because they only replace moisture temporarily—they don't unblock your oil glands.
Meibomitis is the commonest cause of dry eyes.
Eye drops do not cure meibomitis
Dry Eye Clinic — Specialist Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and Blepharitis
Eye Drops Don't Cure Dry Eyes
If you're using eye drops every day, you're probably treating the symptoms—not the cause.
For most people, dry eye disease is caused by blocked oil glands (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction), making tears evaporate too quickly.
Dr Cheryl Lee will identify the cause of your dry eyes and recommend a personalised treatment plan—not just another bottle of eye drops.
You may have tried many different eye drops, only to find little or no relief. The truth is, while lubricating drops can ease discomfort temporarily, eye drops alone cannot cure dry eyes.
If you have had LASIK surgery, dry eyes can sometimes be more difficult to treat. This is because the surgery can affect the nerves that help regulate tear production.
At The Eye Clinic by Dr. Cheryl Lee, we take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating dry eyes. By identifying the underlying causes — whether related to tear quality, eyelid health, or nerve changes after LASIK — we can create a personalised treatment plan that goes beyond just eye drops, helping you find lasting comfort and healthier vision.
Why Do My Eyes Feel Dry?
Dry eye disease doesn't just make your eyes feel dry.
It can also cause:
Burning
Grittiness
Watery eyes
Tired eyes
Blurred vision
Sensitivity to light
Red eyes
Difficulty wearing contact lenses
The Three Common Causes of Dry Eyes
1. Blocked Oil Glands (Meibomitis)
Did you know that 70% of dry eye cases are caused by meibomitis — blocked oil glands in the eyelids? These glands normally produce the vital oily layer of your tear film, which prevents your tears from evaporating too quickly. When they are blocked, your eyes feel dry, gritty, and irritated.
Learn about Meibomitis → Explore
2. Inflamed Eyelids (Blepharitis)
Eyelids turn red, itchy, crusty, and irritated because of too many bacteria on the eyelid edges.
Learn about Blepharitis → Explore
3. Reduced Tear Production (Autoimmune condition like Sjogren’s Syndrome)
4. Eye Lid laxity and lack of collagen
“Many patients come to me after trying eye drops for months or even years without lasting relief.
My approach is different. Rather than simply treating the symptoms, I look for the underlying cause of your dry eyes.
Every patient is unique, so every treatment plan should be unique too.”
Rather than recommending the same treatment for everyone, I assess the cause of your symptoms first and then recommend the treatment plan that I believe will give you the best long-term results.”
Dr Cheryl Lee's Philosophy
Why Patients Choose Our Dry Eye Clinic
✔ Comprehensive dry eye assessment
✔ Identify the underlying cause
✔ Personalised treatment plan
✔ No hard selling
✔ Ophthalmologist-led care
✔ Advanced treatments including Eye-Light®, Tixel® and BlephEx®
Ready to Stop Relying on Eye Drops?
If you've been using eye drops every day without lasting relief, it may be time to discover why your eyes are dry.
Every dry eye assessment at The Eye Clinic by Dr Cheryl Lee begins with identifying the underlying cause before recommending a personalised treatment plan.
What is meibomitis?
What is Blepharitis?
Another main cause of dry eyes is blepharitis, which means inflamed eyelids.
Eyelids turn red, itchy, crusty, and irritated because of too many bacteria on the eyelid edges. Eye drops don't cure blepharitis. Blephex is an FDA-approved device that carefully cleans the eyelashes.
Advanced dry eye treatment is provided at The Eye Doctor, the dedicated dry eye specialty clinic founded by Dr Cheryl Lee.
Lasik can cause dry eyes, and many patients have dry eyes after Lasik. I treat meibomitis and blepharitis first before using other treatments like punctal plugs.
Dry Eye Clinic patients talking about their Eyelight/Tixel experience.
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Kirsten Thrum. After suffering from dry eyes for far too long and without improvement with eye drops, I attended the Eye Clinic by Dr Cheryl for assessment. The treatment Dr Cheryl suggested has worked wonders. No more dry eyes and no more strained eyes. The treatment is painless and relaxing. My only regret is that I waited so long to see the professional and personable Dr Cheryl and her amazing staff.
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Simon Cheng. 6 months ago I found Dr Cheryl on Google 5 mths ago as I badly needed a good doctor to take care of my dry eye issues which was really affecting my daily life and my work. I am glad I made the right decision in engaging Dr Cheryl's service. Both she and her entire team are super professional. No hard sell, she asked all the right qns and did the necessary tests to pin point the cause my issues, provided me with all the facts and options, and ordered the required treatments which turned out to be very effective. Thank you Dr Cheryl and team!
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Willy Chandra. 5 months ago I have rather severe dry eyes condition and situation did not improve despite went with eye drop treatment for 1 year and was told there was nothing other than eye drops that can cure this. When i consult with Dr Cheryl Lee , she takes time to explain my condition comprehensively and i went for eye light treatment. My dry eyes condition improved a lot just after 2nd session and back to normal thanks to Dr Cheryl Lee expertise.
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Florence Seow. After suffering from dry eyes for over a year, which increasingly affected my vision, and after consulting several doctors to no avail, I came to Dr Cheryl Lee. Dr Cheryl Lee is highly professional. Within the first few minutes of the initial consultation, she had identified the root cause of my dry eyes, and recommended several (very effective) treatments. My dry eyes improved significantly after and has only continued to do so. Dr Cheryl Lee is also extremely transparent. I remember thinking that these treatments were lifelong. However, Dr Cheryl Lee quickly informed me that all I needed was 2-3 treatments. There was no hard sell. Dr Cheryl Lee and her team are also super approachable. For example, during a subsequent consultation, I mentioned that my left eye was still suffering dryness although my right eye was great. Previous doctors shook me off, insisting that all I needed were eye drops and eye lid wipes, but Dr Cheryl Lee and her team listened and were persistent in their efforts to resolve this mystery. My dry eyes have now improved and I only return for check ups, such as lid cleansing or a treatment, if and when appropriate. I’ve never written a Google review but my experience with The Eye Clinic definitely warrants one. I am so impressed with the service and mostly importantly, the results. For anyone suffering from dry eyes, I definitely recommend The Eye Clinic!