Dry Eye Therapy
Dry eye syndrome affects more than 40 million people in the United States and is a leading reason that people seek an eye care professional. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic disease that without proper treatment can affect activities of daily living and quality of life.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease
- Dry, itchy eyes
- Burning or stinging
- Irritation
- Watery eyes
- Blurred vision
- Pain
- Foreign body sensation
Causes
Causes of Dry Eye Disease
- dry environment
- too much screen time
- smoking
- makeup around the eyes
- aging
- vitamin deficiency
- LASIK
- medications
Diagnosis of Dry Eye
Tear lab
The most accurate way to diagnose dry eye disease. The test reveals a osmolarity number that provides information on how quickly tears evaporate from the surface of the eye. It is non-invasive and only requires 50-nanoliters of a tear sample in order to collect information
Diagnosis of Dry Eye
Meibography
Meibography which takes a picture of the meibomian glands to see if the glands are functioning properly to create oils for the surface of the eye
Treatment for Dry Eyes
Treatment
When drops aren't working, consider the following:
Tempsure - a radiofrequency treatment that will heat the meibomian gland and help with oil production to keep the surfaces of the eyes lubricated and allow tears to stay on the surface of the eyes. The RF technology also stimulates collagen production to smooth and eliminate wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes.
Optilight - a IPL treatment that is FDA approved for the treatment of dry eyes. IPL uses light energy to unclog glands and restore tear production. IPL targets the capillaries in order to prevent future build of inflammatory cells involved in dry eye while eliminating unwanted redness on the face.