Struggling with Dry Eyes?
Your vision is essential to daily life, but irritating dry eye symptoms can make it hard to live life to the fullest. Dry eyes are not only uncomfortable but can also affect your job performance, make everyday tasks more difficult, and much more.
Our dedicated optometry team is here to provide the care you deserve. We’re proud to offer OptiLight by Lumenis, a treatment specifically designed to bring relief from dry eye disease.
Book your appointment today to discover how OptiLight can help!
Book OnlineWhat Is Dry Eye Disease?
Dry eye disease is a condition that occurs when your eyes don’t receive enough lubrication from your tears to keep them moist and comfortable. This can happen when your eyes either don’t produce enough tears or produce tears that are of poor quality.
Tears are made up of three layers, each playing a crucial role in keeping your eyes healthy and properly lubricated:
- The oily layer prevents your tears from evaporating too quickly
- The watery layer delivers essential nutrients to your eyes
- The mucus layer helps the tear film adhere to the surface of your eyes
If there’s an issue with any of these layers, it can result in dry eye disease.
The Role of the Meibomian Glands
One of the primary causes of dry eye disease is meibomian gland dysfunction.
This condition happens when blockages form in your meibomian glands, which are located along the edges of your eyelids. These blockages prevent the oils needed for your tear film, causing your tears to evaporate too quickly and leading to dry eye symptoms.
What Is OptiLight by Lumenis?
OptiLight by Lumenis is a safe, gentle, and effective treatment for dry eye symptoms caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. This non-invasive procedure is the first and only FDA-approved intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment specifically for dry eye management.
OptiLight uses targeted pulses of light applied below the eyes to alleviate dry eye symptoms. In just 10-15 minutes, this treatment can provide significant relief by:
- Increasing tear break-up time
- Reducing the presence of demodex mites and bacteria around the eyes
- Eliminating blood vessels that contribute to inflammation
- Improving the function of the meibomian glands
Is OptiLight by Lumenis Right for Me?
While OptiLight by Lumenis is a highly effective solution for managing dry eye, it’s important to ensure it’s the right treatment for you. We do not recommend this treatment if you:
- Are taking certain medications, such as Accutane
- Have active acne
- Suffer from specific skin conditions
- Are prone to keloid scarring
- Have severe scarring
- Have had a recent severe sunburn
Your optometrist is the best person to determine which dry eye treatment suits your needs. During your next eye exam, be sure to ask if OptiLight by Lumenis is a good fit for you.
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