Dry eye is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. It develops when the eyes fail to produce enough tears or when the quality of tears is poor. It can cause a range of symptoms. These can include irritation, redness, and light sensitivity. 

Tears play a significant role in keeping the eyes moist and healthy. They contain a mixture of water, oil, and mucus. They spread across the cornea when you blink and nourish your eyes. Do not despair if you are suffering from dry eye. There are many effective treatments available. 

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL)

IPL is a noninvasive treatment for dry eyes. It improves the quality of tears by using intense light pulses. IPL works by stimulating the meibomian glands in the eyelids that produce the oil that helps lubricate the eyes. These glands can get clogged, leading to poor-quality tears and dry eye symptoms. 

IPL helps unclog these glands. It improves the flow of oil and reduces inflammation. The treatment involves applying a gel to the skin around your eyes. A handheld device delivers intense pulses of light. The treatment takes around 15 minutes, and most patients require several sessions to achieve optimal results.

LipiFlow®

LipiFlow® also targets the meibomian glands. It uses heat and pressure to unclog the glands and improve oil flow. During the treatment, your specialist places a small device over your eye. It applies heat and gentle pressure to your eyelids. 

It helps liquefy the oil and unclog the glands, allowing better oil flow. The treatment takes around 12 minutes per eye. It happens in the doctor's office. It is a safe and effective treatment for dry eye and provides long-lasting relief.

TearCare®

TearCare® is a new dry eye treatment that uses a disposable eyelid warming device to improve oil flow from the meibomian glands. Your specialist can place it on your eyelids. It will deliver controlled warmth to your meibomian glands, helping unclog the glands and improve oil flow.

TearCare treatment takes around 15 minutes per eye and happens in the doctor's office. It is a safe and effective dry eye treatment. Many patients report significant improvement in their symptoms.

Red Light Therapy

Redlight therapy is a noninvasive treatment for dry eyes. It uses low-level light therapy to reduce inflammation and stimulate the meibomian glands. The therapy involves shining red light onto your eyes for a few minutes. It helps improve oil flow from the glands. Red light therapy is painless and can happen in your doctor's office. The treatment takes around 15 minutes and often works with other dry eye treatments for optimal results.

MiBoFlo Thermoflo®

MiBoFlo Thermoflo® is a dry eye treatment that combines heat and massage to help improve oil flow from the meibomian glands. Your specialist will use a handheld device to apply heat to your eyelids. 

The treatment helps improve the flow of oil. It takes around 15 minutes per eye. Your doctor can conduct it in their office. It is safe and effective for dry eyes and can provide long-lasting relief.
 

For more about dry eye treatments, visit Optikos Optometry at our office in Los Angeles, California. Call (213) 642-3200 to book an appointment today.