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 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:
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
What Is 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.
The OptiLight Treatment
Uses pulses of light
Administered in the area below the eyes
Takes approximately 15mins
During your treatment, your doctor will apply a cool gel to the affected region and shield your eyes to protect them. As light is applied to the skin, you might experience a warm or tapping sensation, but you shouldn’t feel any pain.
This 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
