Dry Eye Therapy

Helping You Find Relief for Dry Eye

Dry eye can be more than just an inconvenience—it’s a condition that can affect your quality of life and comfort. Whether it’s the frustration of constant irritation, blurry vision, or the inability to enjoy your daily activities, our team is here to help.

Our dry eye treatment services are designed with one goal in mind: to provide relief and improve your comfort, all while enhancing your vision through treatments like OptiLIGHT by Lumenis and more.

Don’t let your dry eye symptoms slow you down—contact us to schedule an appointment today, and let us help you find the right dry eye treatment option.

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What Is Dry Eye?

Dry eye treatment starts with helping our patients understand how dry eye can develop. Your eyes need tears to stay healthy. The tear film is a layer of tears covering the surface of your eyes that protects against infections and provides nutrients.

It is made of 3 layers:

The oily outer layer
The watery middle layer
The inner mucus layer

When there’s an issue with any one of the layers, you can develop dry eye and inflammation.

Common Symptoms of Dry Eye

Dry eye can come with its own set of different symptoms. Some common signs and symptoms can include:

Stinging, gritty, or red eyes
Scratchy and uncomfortable eyes
Fluctuating vision
The feeling of something in the eye

It’s important to treat and manage dry eye disease early to help reduce the risk of any complications.

What Is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic and progressive condition affecting the function of the tiny meibomian glands that line your eyelids. These glands produce the tear film’s oily layer, which is essential for preventing your tears from evaporating too quickly.

MGD symptoms include:

Watery eyes
Fluctuating or blurry vision
Discomfort wearing contact lenses or eye makeup

OptiLIGHT by Lumenis can address MGD by gently stimulating your meibomian glands, helping release the oils your eyes need.

diagram of meibomian gland dysfunction severity

OptiLIGHT by Lumenis for Dry Eye

OptiLIGHT by Lumenis is a light-based, noninvasive treatment done in the area below the eyes to manage dry eye. The first and only IPL FDA-approved for dry eye management.

The treatment is safe, gentle, and is backed by more than 20 clinical studies.

OptiLIGHT uses precise pulses of light to reduce the inflammation that is typically associated with dry eye disease, improve tear break-up time, and increase meibomian gland functionality.

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Getting the Diagnostics Right

We take a technology-driven approach to diagnosing and treating dry eye. We use diagnostic tools such as:

Meibography: This imaging test shows the health of your meibomian glands and helps detect any blockages.
Schirmer’s test: Small strips of paper measure your tear production to identify dryness levels.
Dyes/staining: Special eye drops highlight dry or damaged areas on the eye’s surface for a closer look.
Subjective TBUT (tear break-up time): This test checks how long your tear film lasts before it breaks up, indicating dryness.

Tailored Dry Eye Treatments

OptiLIGHT by Lumenis isn’t the only dry eye treatment option we offer.

We offer a range of dry eye treatments designed to meet your specific needs. Many of these treatment options can be used together for more effective relief. Depending on the severity or cause of your dry eye, you may need multiple sessions to get the desired results.

From home remedies like eye drops to in-office procedures, we provide options that are as easy as they are effective.

Punctal Plugs

Punctal plugs are tiny, comfortable devices inserted into the tear drainage ducts to slow tear loss. By keeping tears on the surface of the eye longer, they provide a lasting solution for managing dryness and helping your eyes stay well-hydrated throughout the day.

Eye Masks & Sprays

Eye masks and sprays are convenient, at-home treatments that provide lasting moisture and relief. Eye masks gently warm the eyelids to encourage natural oil flow, while soothing sprays refresh and hydrate the eyes throughout the day.

Together, they create a simple routine to help combat dryness and maintain eye comfort.

Meibomian Gland Expression

Meibomian gland expression is an in-office treatment that targets blockages in the meibomian glands, which are crucial for producing the protective, oily layer of your tears.

By clearing these blockages, expression enhances tear stability and helps prevent rapid tear evaporation, providing long-term relief from dryness and irritation.

Eyelid Debridement

Eyelid debridement is a gentle, in-office procedure that clears away debris, bacteria, and dead skin cells that can accumulate along the eyelid margin.

Debridement thoroughly cleans the eyelids, helping reduce inflammation, alleviate irritation, and restore comfort. This helps the eyes stay healthier and better hydrated.

Omega-3 Supplements

Omega-3 supplements support healthy tear production and improve the overall quality of your tear film, nourishing your eyes from within.

These supplements not only help relieve dry eye symptoms but also promote eye health by reducing inflammation and enhancing natural lubrication.

No More Dry Eye Struggles

Dry eye doesn’t have to control your life. With our comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment, we’ll help you find lasting relief so you can get back to doing what you love.

Whether you need a simple solution or a more personalized treatment, our team is here to provide the right options.

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