Dry Eye Treatment

We perform an in-depth analysis to determine which type of dry eye you have in order to create the most effective treatment plan

The Journey of Dry Eyes – If you have been down this path you have likely faced the daunting aisle of countless “dry eye” drops. We are here to tell you that they are not created equal and there are new treatments helping millions of dry eye sufferers.

The Diagnosis – Did you know there are different types of dry eye? 

Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye – you don’t produce enough tears
Evaporative Dry Eye – you have tears, they just don’t last long

The Keratograph – This innovative technology allows us to evaluate the tear film, the oil layer of the tears and the health of the meibomian glands (glands in the eyelid that produce oil) using infrared imaging technology.

Modern Dry Eye Treatments:

• Punctal Plugs – Permanent or temporary biocompatible devices inserted in the tear ducts to prevent the  drainage of tears
• Thermal Treatment – Delivers gentle warming and pressure to your eyelids to unblock meibomian glands
  • Bruder Mask
  • iLux
• Blephex – in office procedure that removes excess bacteria, biofilm and bacteria toxins that contribute to inflammation associated with dry eye 
• IPL – in office procedure that delivers an intense pulsed light that penetrates tissue, targeting inflammatory cells that damage the meibomian glands.  Eye doctors have found that when IPL is applied around the eyelids, patients report a significant and long-lasting improvement in dry eye symptoms
• Lid Hygiene Cleanser – Antimicrobial spray that helps to kill viruses, bacteria and fungi that can live on your eyelids and eyelashes exacerbating symptoms of dry eye
• Cyclosporine – a prescription eye drop that decreases inflammation allowing you to produce more of your own tears
• Artificial Tears – New formulas incorporate the latest research to relieve dry eye symptoms.  All drops are not created equal! We will advise you on the appropriate eye drop for your specific dry eye needs