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<p>Many factors can contribute towards Dry Eyes, including the Environment, Ageing, Hormones, Medications, Medical Conditions etc. The most commonly seen causes in the clinic are generally due to extended screen use, eyelid inflammation (Blepharitis and Meibomian gland dysfunction), and air conditioning.</p>


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<p class="mt-[24px] mb-3">Our resident Brunswick, Melbourne Optom David Gee Min (BOptom Hons, Oc Ther) is available for eye tests that include a comprehensive health check as well as provision of prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. In this article, David shares some expert advice on the modern eye-condition ‘Dry Eyes’. Learn about the causes of Dry Eyes as well as the tell-tale signs, and some simple practices that can help to alleviate irritating symptoms:</p>
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<p class="st-comment-block">Many factors can contribute towards Dry Eyes, including the Environment, Ageing, Hormones, Medications, Medical Conditions etc. The most commonly seen causes in the clinic are generally due to extended screen use, eyelid inflammation (Blepharitis and Meibomian gland dysfunction), and air conditioning.</p>
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<h2 id="h-what-are-the-symptoms-and-signs-of-dry-eyes-and-when-should-we-visit-an-optometrist-?" class="st-blog-p-title">What are the symptoms and signs of Dry Eyes, and when should we visit an optometrist?</h2>
<p class="mb-3">Common symptoms and signs include, a gritty sensation, feeling like something is in the eye, a stinging sensation which can occasionally&nbsp;lead to significant pain, and intermittent&nbsp;blurriness of vision. Quite surprisingly another very common symptom is that the eyes may water excessively which sounds like the opposite of&nbsp; what you would expect in &#8220;dry eyes&#8221;. If any of these symptoms&nbsp;persist, it is advised to visit an optometrist to find the root cause.</p>
<h2 id="h-what-are-the-causes-of-dry-eyes-?" class="st-blog-p-title">What are the causes of Dry Eyes?</h2>
<p class="mb-3">Many factors can contribute towards Dry Eyes, including the Environment, Ageing, Hormones, Medications, Medical Conditions etc. The most commonly seen causes in the clinic are generally due to extended screen use, eyelid inflammation (Blepharitis and Meibomian gland dysfunction), and air conditioning.</p>
<h2 id="h-what-are-the-best-treatments-and-what-can-we-do-in-our-daily-routine-to-improve-symptoms-?" class="st-blog-p-title">What are the best treatments, and what can we do in our daily routine&nbsp;to improve symptoms?</h2>
<p class="mb-3">The best treatment will depend on the root cause of the dry eye which is different for everyone. Sometimes treatment may be as simple as taking sufficient breaks when using the screen, or avoiding air conditioning directly to the face. More often than not, artificial tears will be included as part of dry eye treatment to help re-lubricate the eyes sufficiently. Like lotion used on the skin, artificial tears help re-lubricate/ moisturise the eyes and you can&#8217;t really &#8220;over do&#8221; it. Most people suffering from dry eyes actually do not use artificial tears enough, so do not be afraid to use it when required. Making a habit of keeping the eyelids clean will also do wonders in improving dry eye symptoms. Like washing your face or shampooing your hair, if a habit is made of keeping the eyelashes clean, then it will limit debris buildup on the lashes and reduce inflammation along the eyelid margins (where the good lubrication for your eyes naturally come from) leading to good natural eye lubrication. A mild soap, diluted baby shampoo, or eyelid cleansing wipes/foam (available at Dresden or the local the chemist) are good ways to keep the eyelids and eyelashes clean.</p>


Volume 3: Dry Eyes, a very modern condition

<p>We’re well on our way to becoming a truly global omni-channel business, with our commitment to manufacturing in Australia, with sustainable materials, being our unique platform.</p>


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<p class="mt-[24px] mb-3">We discuss Dresden’s next big ticket items with our CEO, Erkin Solak. With new platforms and products nearing launch, our chief strategist talks about the some of the core values that drive Dresden’s mission.</p>
<p class="mb-3">We’re well on our way to becoming a truly global omni-channel business, with our commitment to manufacturing in Australia, with sustainable materials, being our unique platform.</p>
<h2 id="h-what-do-you-value-most-about-dresdens-culture-and-vision-?" class="st-blog-p-title">What do you value most about Dresden’s culture and vision?</h2>
<p class="mb-3">Dresden comes about things differently, not just in our vision to make high quality glasses and eye care as affordable and ubiquitous as a toothbrush, but also in the very DNA of our company culture. In fact right from the get go we set out to disrupt, re-invent and ultimately change the eyewear industry for good. We saw an industry completely bogged down with big companies that are invested in perpetuating the myth that prescription glasses and optics are complicated, and should therefore be expensive and oblique. We created a management team of great people with zero optical industry experience, and began lifting the rug on everything from frame manufacturing to health services, and even making glasses on the spot. While it brought unique challenges, 7 years on, this approach has set us apart and we believe it has been instrumental in establishing trust in our community, and the reason our customers have continued on the journey with us.</p>
<h2 id="h-how-does-dresden-differentiate-in-the-market-?" class="st-blog-p-title">How does Dresden differentiate in the market?</h2>
<p class="has-extra-small-font-size">We’re well on our way to becoming a truly global omni-channel business, with our commitment to manufacturing in Australia, with sustainable materials, being our unique platform. The ‘Made in Australia’ tag is highly respected internationally as well as at home as it assures consumers of high quality and ethical standards being practiced. It also put us in excellent stead during the pandemic in terms of not being challenged by the supply chain issues that other businesses struggled with. Aussie made means practical and durable &#8211; our frames are built to last, and our customers love that we guarantee this for 10 years, no questions asked. We’re also incredibly proud to deliver an environmentally responsible product without the high price tag. Our recycled frame ranges are offered at the same affordable price as our recyclable product. We believe our customers shouldn&#8217;t need to pay more to buy recycled products or saving our planet shouldn&#8217;t be a luxury!</p>
<h2 id="h-whats-next-for-dresden-?" class="st-blog-p-title">What’s next for Dresden?</h2>
<p class="has-extra-small-font-size mb-10">Over the past two years we have put the ‘pedal to the metal’ in developing and fortifying our custom made ecommerce platform, CRM and contact centre to significantly broaden our channel offering. We will shortly launch a number of new products and services including a virtual try-on application and a remote pupil distance measuring system. Our most exciting and game changing project, nearing the final stages of development, will be delivering a full range of progressive and multifocal glasses for our remote and online customers. Dresden’s standardised, universal frame shape simplifies the process of taking bespoke measurements for custom lenses, and we could’t be more pumped to deliver more convenience, and better solutions for our customers.</p>
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Volume 2: Onwards and upwards, the good news

<p>We’re making glasses simple, accessible, affordable and ultimately sustainable with an ethical and environmentally responsible manufacturing process.</p>


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<p class="article_1">We chat with our Head of Brand, Bonnie Hudson on all things Dresden. Being a part of a business from start up to scale up means wearing many hats, learning in public and most importantly being on the frontline of the customer experience. Our creative director talks about Dresden’s core values and points of difference in a challenging global market:</p>
<p class="st-comment-block">We’re making glasses simple, accessible, affordable and ultimately sustainable with an ethical and environmentally responsible manufacturing process.</p>
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<h2 id="h-what-does-dresden-value-and-what-do-you-offer" class="st-blog-p-title">What does Dresden value, and what do you offer?</h2>
<p class="has-extra-small-font-size">Our mission is to democratise glasses and the eyewear industry. Everyone needs glasses -especially as we age, and myopia is a global epidemic. By 2050 there will be 5 billion people who can’t see clearly without them. Glasses are essential items that have become an inconvenient and overpriced fashion product. There’s just a couple of big companies dominating the market globally. We’re making glasses simple, accessible, affordable and ultimately sustainable with an ethical and environmentally responsible manufacturing process. Our approach has been to start in our local communities, build trust, and then create a ecommerce platform to reach as wide and far as we can go.</p>
<h2 class="st-blog-p-title">What’s different about Dresden?</h2>
<p class="has-extra-small-font-size">We manufacture our own frames right here in Australia. This means we can produce a high quality product with ethical practices, and minimise supply chain complexities. We’ve standardised our product so it’s affordable and practical in an industry that overcomplicates optics. Our frame is one classic shape, in four sizes. All components are modular and interchangeable. For wearers, this means you can customise your own frames based on face shape, and also it’s just fun to mix and match the parts and colours.</p>
<h2 id="h-how-do-you-define-dresdens-brand-dna" class="st-blog-p-title">How do you define Dresden&#8217;s brand DNA?</h2>
<p class="has-extra-small-font-size">Dresden is for everyone and every day. Just like our glasses, our brand and people aren’t precious. Our motto is ‘come as you are’, we’re inclusive and frank. Our creative team have an absolute blast making content that’s designed to communicate our values with humour and warmth. Our photoshoots are spontaneous and kinda high ‘camp’. We then craft the images into cheeky narratives and contexts that entertain us, and when it lands we get a huge kick out of it. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and that makes us bold about our offer and future plans. We are obsessed with colour, and we’re stoked to keep experimenting with new materials, products and projects.</p>


Blog: Upclose with Dresden

Volume 3: Dry Eyes, a very modern condition

Volume 2: Onwards and upwards, the good news

Volume 1: Creating a brand with joy and purpose