Dry Eye
Dry eye disease is a common eye condition that occurs when there is an issue with any one of
the three components of your tears.
Your tears are made up of 3 distinct layers, all of which work together to keep your eyes healthy:
the three components of your tears.
Your tears are made up of 3 distinct layers, all of which work together to keep your eyes healthy:
- The oily layer prevents your tears from evaporating too quickly
- The watery layer delivers nutrients to your eyes
- The mucus layer keeps your tear film stuck to the surface of your eyes
What are the Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease?
If you are suffering from dry eye disease, you may notice any of the following symptoms:
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, book an appointment with your eye doctor to
receive a dry eye disease diagnosis and get the treatment you need.
- A burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes
- Stringy mucus in or around your eyes
- Irritated or overly-watery eyes
- Sensitivity to light or photophobia
- Eye redness, blurred vision, or eye fatigue
- A sensation of having something in your eyes
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, book an appointment with your eye doctor to
receive a dry eye disease diagnosis and get the treatment you need.
OptiLight by Lumenis
OptiLight by Lumenis is a safe, gentle, and effective treatment done to manage dry eye disease.
This non-invasive procedure is the first and only FDA-approved intense pulsed light (IPL)
treatment for dry eye management.
OptiLight uses pulses of light precisely administered in the area below the eyes to reduce dry
eye symptoms. This 10-15 minute procedure can relieve dry eye symptoms by:
This non-invasive procedure is the first and only FDA-approved intense pulsed light (IPL)
treatment for dry eye management.
OptiLight uses pulses of light precisely administered in the area below the eyes to reduce dry
eye symptoms. This 10-15 minute procedure can relieve dry eye symptoms by:
- Increasing tear break-up time
- Reducing the amount of demodex mites and bacteria around your eyes
- Decreasing inflammation inflammation
- Improving meibomian gland functionality