Looking for more permanent dry eye relief?

Dry eye disease is a common condition that affects the eye’s ability to keep itself lubricated. The problem occurs within the eye’s tear film. If a patient’s tear film isn’t able to produce and keep high-quality tears, it’s possible the patient will begin to experience the irritation and symptoms of dry eye. 

Dry eye can be caused by a variety of factors. Some limit the eye from producing tears, while others increase the evaporation speed of the tears. Factors such as diet, dry air, allergies, or old age can all contribute to a patient’s risk of dry eye. 

Reduced Inflammation

Fewer Eye Drops

Improved Symptoms

OptiLight

Originally designed for cosmetic purposes, this treatment can benefit your eyes.   IPL uses gentle pulses of light to treat the underlying causes of dry eye. It’s an effective, non-invasive and painless procedure done in our office.

IPL rejuvenates the skin and lubricating glands around the eyes, reducing inflammation and any bacterial growth in the area around your eyes. The pulsed light helps break the buildup of oil or other debris blocking the meibomian glands that produce oil for tears.

IPL releases wavelengths of light to warm the Meibomian glands and remove blockages to restore tear functionality. The release of these blockages helps prevent your tears from evaporating as quickly.  A previous study on IPL discovered it improves tear breakup time in 87% of patients.