Dry Eye

What Is Dry Eye?

Dry eye syndrome, also known as dry eye disease, is a common condition that occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the quality of your tears is poor. This leads to inflammation, irritation, and discomfort, and in some cases, it can affect your vision.

At our ophthalmology clinic, we specialize in diagnosing and treating dry eye with personalized care and the latest medical technologies.

Common Symptoms of Dry Eye

You may be experiencing dry eye if you notice:

• A scratchy or gritty feeling, like something is in your eye
• Redness or irritation
• Burning, stinging, or dryness
• Excessive tearing (a reflex response to dryness)
• Light sensitivity
• Blurred vision, especially after reading or screen time

What Causes Dry Eye?

Dry eye can be caused by a number of factors, including:

• Aging (especially common in people over 50)
• Long hours on digital screens (reduced blinking)
• Certain medications (like antihistamines or antidepressants)
• Medical conditions (such as diabetes, thyroid issues, or autoimmune diseases)
• Environmental factors (wind, dry climate, or air conditioning)
• Hormonal changes, especially in women

Explore Our Dry Eye Treatment Services

Lumenis OptiLight™

Revolutionary IPL Treatment for Dry Eye Disease

Experience the first and only FDA-approved Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy specifically designed for dry eye management.

OptiLight represents a breakthrough in dry eye treatment, utilizing precise, intense broad-spectrum light (400-1200 nm) to address the root cause of dry eye disease due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). As the leading cause of dry eye affecting 86% of cases, MGD requires targeted treatment that goes beyond temporary symptom relief.

Key Benefits:

• FDA-Approved Excellence: The only IPL device cleared by the FDA for dry eye disease treatment
• Clinically Proven: Backed by over 20 comprehensive clinical studies demonstrating safety and efficacy
• Non-Invasive Comfort: Gentle, light-based treatment performed in the periocular area with minimal discomfort
• Inflammation Reduction: Targets underlying inflammation that contributes to dry eye symptoms
• Improved Gland Function: Enhances meibomian gland oil production for better tear film stability
• Quick Treatment: Sessions typically completed in minutes with minimal downtime

How It Works:

OptiLight delivers precisely calibrated pulses of broad-spectrum light to reduce inflammation around the eyes, enabling oil-producing meibomian glands to function more effectively. This targeted approach addresses the underlying cause of evaporative dry eye, providing lasting relief rather than temporary symptom management.

Ideal For:

• Patients 22 years and older with dry eye disease due to MGD
• Individuals seeking long-term dry eye relief
• Patients who haven’t responded well to traditional dry eye treatments
• Those looking for a non-pharmaceutical, non-invasive solution

Radio Frequency Dry Eye Treatment

Radio frequency therapy (or RF, for short) is a non-surgical dry eye treatment that treats evaporative dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction by using radio frequency to heat up and break up blockages within the glands allowing for them to properly secrete oil. The monopolar radio frequency used by RF devices allows for deeper penetration of heat into the skin, ensuring complete breaking apart of any oil blockages. It also increases ATP and collagen production in the treated area, providing cosmetic benefits and boosting regrowth of damaged and atrophied glands.

Lumenis OptiPlus™

Advanced Dual-Frequency Radiofrequency Technology for Enhanced Eye Care

Discover the innovative radiofrequency device that complements dry eye treatment while delivering aesthetic benefits.

OptiPlus introduces cutting-edge dual-frequency RF energy technology to the eye care field, providing topical heating for both medical and aesthetic applications. This first-of-its-kind device enhances circulation, offers pain relief, and delivers complementary benefits to dry eye treatment protocols.

Key Benefits:

• Dual-Frequency Innovation: First-of-its-kind technology delivering heat across multiple tissue layers
• Enhanced Circulation: Increases local blood flow for improved healing and gland function
• Medical Applications: Provides temporary relief from pain and muscle spasms
• Aesthetic Enhancement: Offers skin tightening and appearance improvements around the eye area
• Complementary Treatment: Works synergistically with OptiLight for comprehensive dry eye care
• Monopolar Technology: Safer, more even heating with reduced risk of electrical arcing
• Quick Sessions: Approximately 6 minutes per side with results visible in four sessions

How It Works:

OptiPlus utilizes monopolar radiofrequency energy to deliver controlled heat across different tissue layers. This heat increases blood circulation, promotes tissue healing, and can provide both therapeutic and aesthetic benefits. The monopolar application ensures more uniform heating of deeper eyelid tissues while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Medical Applications:

• Temporary pain relief for eye area discomfort
• Muscle spasm reduction
• Increased local circulation to support gland function
• Complementary dry eye disease treatment

Aesthetic Benefits:

• Temporary reduction in appearance of fine lines
• Skin tightening around the eye area
• Enhanced overall eye area appearance
• Non-invasive cosmetic enhancement

Perfect Complement:

When used alongside OptiLight, OptiPlus creates a comprehensive treatment approach that addresses both the medical aspects of dry eye disease and provides additional patient benefits, making it an excellent addition to any advanced eye care practice.

Why Choose Lumenis Technology?

Both OptiLight and OptiPlus represent Lumenis’s commitment to advancing eye care through innovative, clinically-proven technologies. These devices offer practitioners the ability to provide comprehensive, cutting-edge treatments that address patient needs while enhancing practice capabilities and revenue opportunities.