Today’s guest is Dr. Erica Darian-Smith, co-founder and principal ophthalmologist at Eagle Eye Surgeons in Sydney. A Fellow of both the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences, Erica combines world-class surgical expertise with a strong focus on patient care.

In this episode:

Why screening for dry eye is essential before LASIK

The advanced treatments used to prepare the eye surface, from IRPL to punctal plugs

How LASIK, SMILE, and PRK compare in terms of dry eye risk

Managing post-surgery dry eye with prescription drops and serum tears

Why cataract and lens-based surgeries can also trigger dry eye symptoms

👁️ If you’ve ever wondered why eye surgery and dry eyes are so closely linked — this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more or book an appointment with Erica at Eagle Eye Surgeons

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Episode ID: 1000725846170

GUID: episode48616

Release Date: 10/09/2025, 11:42:05