Dry Eye Therapy in York

We offer OptiPLUS by Lumenis RF treatment to target the root causes of dry eye. RF stimulates the meibomian glands to enhance the natural production of tears and improve tear film stability.

OptiPLUS is a noninvasive, in-office procedure that helps promote better gland function and relieve uncomfortable dry eye symptoms.

Your tears supply nutrients to the eye’s surface. When the quality of tears is lacking, improving your nutritional intake can help support healthier tear production.

Nutritional supplements like PRN omega-3 products, including DE3, contain a concentrated amount of EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids). Many over-the-counter omega-3s use a synthetic or unpurified form, which is difficult to absorb and can leave a fishy aftertaste. PRN omega-3s use a purified form, similar to the form found in fish, but with no fishy odor.

Tyrvaya (varenicline solution) is a nasal spray used as a dropless dry eye treatment. The solution stimulates the nerve connected to tear release, causing the lacrimal and meibomian glands to lubricate the eye. The lacrimal glands produce the watery layer of tears, while the meibomian glands produce the oily layer (to prevent evaporation).

Using a nasal spray means patients don’t have to put a drop into irritated eyes. It can also be easier for patients who lack fine motor skills to instill drops.

The nasal spray is administered in each nostril twice daily.

The TearCare system uses localized heat to help improve tear quality by stimulating the meibomian glands. These glands produce the oily layer of tears which prevents tears from evaporating too quickly.

The device applicators are placed on the upper and lower eyelids, simultaneously warming the meibomian glands in both eyelids. The applicators allow for natural blinking, so patients can feel more comfortable during their treatment.

TearCare treatment is commonly followed by meibomian gland expression (gently massaging the eyelids to help release any clogged oil).

Low-level light therapy (LLLT) is known as cold laser therapy because the low levels of light create low levels of heat (not enough to significantly heat body tissue). The treatment uses LEDs (light-emitting diodes) to gently warm the eyelids, which targets the meibomian glands (oil-releasing glands).

LLLT can uniquely treat both the upper and lower eyelids, as many light therapies are only applied to the lower eyelids. As a result, LLLT can significantly improve symptoms and tear quality.

Prokera is a treatment intended to stimulate healing of the eye’s surface. It utilizies amniotic membrane tissue to create a protective barrier covering the cornea, placed like a contact lens. The tissue has natural healing properties to help reduce inflammation and scarring. Prokera is the only FDA-approved cryopreserved amniotic membrane.

Prokera can help with a range of conditions affecting the eye’s surface, including dry eye, keratitis, and corneal defects.

Zocular Eyelid System Treatment (ZEST) eyelid debridement is an innovative approach to managing eyelid hygiene and soothing dry eye symptoms. 

ZEST is an in-office treatment that uses okra-based formulas and micro sponge technology to exfoliate the eyelids, cleansing and unclogging meibomian glands while promoting healthy tear production and relieving discomfort. ZEST can be an excellent strategy for those with blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), and dry eye.