Geelong Eye Health
Meibomian gland expression in Geelong West.
An in-room treatment that may be recommended after assessment when the eyelid oil glands appear blocked or sluggish.
- Appointment
- 10–20 min
- Clinic fee
- $99
- Typical gap*
- $65
Unsure whether this is the right appointment? Call 03 4243 3344.
Understand the service before you book
The meibomian glands supply the oily layer that helps slow tear evaporation. Expression is intended to clear blocked gland openings and release stagnant oil. It is considered only after the optometrist has assessed your eyelids, tear film and individual circumstances.
*Full fee is paid first. The usual Medicare rebate shown by the clinic is approximately $34; eligibility and final rebate can vary.
When might gland expression be discussed?
Symptoms alone cannot confirm that this treatment is appropriate. Examination findings guide the recommendation.
Your assessment identifies blocked or sluggish meibomian glands.
The gland oils appear thickened and your tears evaporate too quickly.
You have lid tenderness or evaporative dry-eye symptoms.
Your management plan includes heat-based care followed by in-room expression.
How it fits into dry-eye care
Gland expression is usually one part of a broader assessment and management pathway.
- 1
Examine the glands
Your optometrist assesses the eyelid margins, gland openings and tear film before suggesting treatment.
- 2
Prepare the eyelids
The clinic explains the procedure and whether heat-based preparation forms part of your appointment.
- 3
Express and reassess
The glands are expressed in the clinic, with future care based on your findings and response.
Before treatment
Start with assessment
Do not select this procedure only from symptoms; several eye-surface concerns can feel similar.
Bring current products
Bring eye drops, lid-care products and any treatment information that helps explain what you have already tried.
Ask about comfort
The clinic can explain what the procedure feels like and how long your individual appointment is expected to take.
A measured approach
- ✓The current service allocation is about 10–20 minutes.
- ✓The procedure often follows heat-based treatment.
- ✓Some people may need occasional treatment while others may be offered repeated sessions.
- ✓No specific result or treatment frequency is guaranteed.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a dry-eye assessment securely online, or phone the clinic if an optometrist has already recommended this treatment for you.
ⓘ How the pricing works (Medicare, rebates, eligibility)
The large figure is the typical gap after the usual Medicare rebate. The full clinic fee is paid upfront, then the eligible rebate is claimed at the front desk. The clinic fee and typical rebate are shown beside each price. Eligibility and the final rebate can vary depending on your Medicare history, so if you would like your exact figure confirmed first, call us on 03 4243 3344. Glasses and contact lenses are quoted separately.
Questions about Meibomian gland expression
Can I book gland expression without an assessment?
How long does it take?
Will I need it more than once?
Is it suitable for every type of dry eye?
Clear information. A considered next step.
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