Dry Eye Treatment & IPL | Stay Focused Eyecare

Understanding Dry Eye

Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or tears of poor quality.

Dry eye can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms, from itchiness and burning to blurry vision and eye fatigue. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you’re not alone. We understand how frustrating dry eye can be and are here to help.

We offer comprehensive treatments, like intense pulsed light (IPL), to help address the root causes of dry eye. Plus, our flexible payment plans make getting the care you need easier than ever–without unnecessary obstacles.

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Common Causes & Triggers of Dry Eye

Multiple factors can cause dry eye. A common cause is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), where oil glands in your eyelids don’t produce enough oil to prevent moisture from evaporating. Other common risk factors include inflammatory conditions that impact tear production, such as blepharitis or ocular rosacea.

We get it. Dry eye isn’t fun, so we’re committed to making quality eye care accessible and convenient for you.

Diagnosing Dry Eye

When diagnosing dry eye, we start by listening closely to your concerns and understanding your symptoms. If we think dry eye might affect you, we’ll perform a thorough eye exam to assess your tear production and overall eye health.

Our goal is to uncover the root cause of your discomfort and provide treatments to get you feeling better.

IPL Treatment for Dry Eye

IPL therapy can help treat dry eye by delivering gentle pulses of light to reduce inflammation, clear clogged oil glands, and improve overall eye health.

The light energy is absorbed by blood vessels, and the resulting heat then liquefies and clears blockages in the meibomian glands, helping them to function properly. The stimulation can help restore your tear film’s balance, significantly relieving dry eye symptoms.

IPL can also be helpful for managing conditions like chalazia and styes, which can contribute to dry eye discomfort.

Aesthetic Benefits of IPL

Beyond dry eye, IPL therapy can offer multiple benefits for rejuvenating your skin. Conditions such as acne and rosacea, which can exacerbate dry eye, often improve with IPL treatment by reducing redness and inflammation.

IPL can also reduce the appearance of fine lines, discoloration, and acne scars. With IPL, we can help address your eye and skin concerns, helping you achieve a clearer complexion and enjoy radiant skin.

Wearing Contacts While Living with Dry Eye

Living with dry eye doesn’t have to mean giving up on the clarity and convenience of contact lenses. For individuals experiencing discomfort due to dry eye syndrome, rigid gas-permeable (RGP) and scleral contact lenses can offer both comfort and clarity.

These types of lenses help to correct vision while living with dry eye, but we may also recommend these lenses if you live with other corneal conditions like keratoconus.

Rigid Gas-Permeable (RGP) Contacts

RGP lenses facilitate better oxygen transmission to the cornea, reducing the risk of irritation for those with sensitive eyes or dry eye conditions.

Scleral Lenses

Scleral lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the white part of the eye (sclera), creating a tear-filled chamber that provides continuous moisture to the eye’s surface, which is especially beneficial for those suffering from severe dry eye.