dry eye Clinic

Dry Eye

Dry Eye Syndrome is a common eye condition caused by insufficient tear lubrication in the eyes. There are many reasons for one to develop dry eyes, and we are proud to offer solutions that decrease and eliminate dry eye symptoms, helping to alleviate eye discomfort. The best way to know whether you have Dry Eyes is to visit us and have a Dry Eye Assessment.

FAQs

What are symptoms of dRY eye syndrome?

The following may indicate that you have dry eye syndrome. However, even without these symptoms you could be diagnosed with dry eye.

  • Light sensitivity causing watery eyes

  • Stinging or burning in the eyes

  • Itchy eyes

  • Red eyes

  • Difficulty wearing contact lenses due to eyes not lubricating sufficiently

  • Fluctuating vision (blurred or changing vision)

How do you treat dry eye?

We will start with a warm compress protocol, lubricating drops, and lid hygiene, and completion of our Dry Eye Questionnaire. If a candidate, the next steps are to discuss Opti-Light therapy.

What is optilight?

OptiLight is an Intensive Pulse Light (IPL) Dry Eye Treatment. IPL was designed to treat dry eyes How IPL Treatment can help with dry eyes caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). It is not a laser. IPL has also been used in the dermatology world for many years to treat fine lines/wrinkles, hair removal, evening of skin tone/freckles/age spots, pore reduction. Patients noticed improvement to dry eyes after IPL treatments and OptiLight was then FDA approved for dry eye treatment

What does OptiLight IPL Do?

OptiLight Isncreases cellular regeneration and collagen production, and rejuvenates meibomian glands (oil glands along lid margin) and encourages them to produce and secrete better quality tear. It also reduces frequency of styes or decreases size of styes, and can tighten skin tone around eyelids/treatment zone. 

How Long does OptiLight treatment take?

Each session only takes 10-15 minutes. There is no downtime so you can resume your daily activities immediately. Patients typically report improvement after 2 to 3 treatments.

The Optilight treatment

The bright solution for dry eyes!