Dry Eye Therapy
OptiLight is a new cutting edge technology that utilizes intense pulsed light (IPL) to treat dry eyes and meibomian gland dysfunction. IPL has been used in the dermatology world for many years to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, remove hair, reduce pore size, and even skin pigmentation. Overall it increases collagen production and skin turnover rate to improve skin tightness, texture, and tone. Many patients undergoing these facial IPL treatments noticed an improvement to their dry eyes and so IPL was soon FDA approved with the OptiLight device to treat the area around the eyes.
Meibomian glands are responsible for producing the oily lubricating component of tears and are located along the eyelid margin. In healthy eyes, there are 40-50 meibomian glands on the upper eyelid and 20-30 on the lower eyelid. A variety of conditions including hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory conditions, bacterial infections and external mechanical factors can affect the quality and quantity of oils being secreted from these glands.
Our OptiLight IPL device will emit specific wavelengths and intensities of light directed to the meibomian glands which will increase ATP (energy) production, decrease inflammation and increase cellular regeneration of the glands. For many, IPL will reduce the frequency of lubricating drop usage and warm compresses with the decreased dry eye symptoms and increased comfort of the ocular surface.
Contact us today to see if you’re a candidate for OptiLight dry eye therapy!