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OPTILIGHT IPL FOR DRY EYE
THE LATEST DRY EYE SOLUTION, WITH AESTHETIC BENEFITS: OPTILIGHT BY LUMENIS
IPL photo rejuvenation has been used for 20 years and has become the gold standard for treating a variety of skin conditions such as age spots, sun spots, acne scars, rosacea, and more.
Now, you can say goodbye to dry eyes and hello to Optilight, a light-based solution, with aesthetic benefits.
OptiLight is the first and only IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) FDA-approved treatment for dry eye disease caused by MGD (meibomian gland dysfunction). This gentle and noninvasive procedure is safe and supported by more than 20 clinical studies.
Get relief for your dry eyes and enjoy the many aesthetic benefits of IPL with the help of OptiLight.
WHAT IS OPTILIGHT?
OptiLight by Lumenis is a light-based, non-invasive treatment done in the area around the eyes to manage dry eye disease while providing many aesthetic benefits. It is the first and only IPL FDA-approved treatment for dry eye management
HOW DOES OPTILIGHT WORK?
OptiLight uses precise pulses of light to reduce inflammation that is typically associated with dry eye disease to improve tear break-up time and increase meibomian gland functionality.
This application can significantly relieve dry eye indicators and has a multifaceted effect.
Some of the benefits can include:
- Increasing tear break-up time
- Reducing the amount of Demodex mites and bacteria living around your eyes
- Improving meibomian gland functionality
- Eliminating blood vessels that contribute to inflammation
- Stimulating the skin to naturally regenerate while boosting collagen production
- Minimizing the appearance of age spots, sun spots, acne scars, rosacea, and more
Increasing Tear Break-Up Time
Reducing the Amount of Demodex Mites & Bacteria Living Around Your Eyes
Eliminating Blood Vessels that Contribute to Inflammation
Improving Meibomian Gland Functionality
WHAT TO EXPECT?
OptiLight typically involves a series of 4 treatments spaced 2–4 weeks apart. Each session takes about 30 minutes. Once your session is over, you can immediately get back to your day.
During your appointment, an eye care professional will apply coupling gel to the treatment areas. They will also cover your eyes with protective shields.
Next, light pulses are focused on the skin around your eyes. You may feel warmth or heat on your skin, but most patients experience minimal sensation.
During the course of the treatments, OptiLight is commonly followed up with meibomian gland expression with a Systane® iLux® treatment.
Most patients will start to notice an improvement in their dry eyes after 4 treatments. They will also appreciate many of the added benefits such as increased collagen production and reduction of age spots, sun spots, acne scars, rosacea, and more.
WILL THE OPTILIGHT WORK FOR ME?
While OptiLight by Lumenis is an effective dry eye management solution, we want to make sure it’s right for you. We do not recommend this treatment if you:
- Suffer from aqueous deficiency dry eye (rather than the evaporative dry eye or meibomian gland dysfunction)
- Have a history of keloid scarring
- Have severe scarring around your eyes
Ultimately, your eye doctor is the only person who can determine whether this option is right for you. During your next appointment at Bergen Optometry, ask us if you are a good candidate for OptiLight by Lumenis.
IS OPTILIGHT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Finding the right solution for your dry eye disease can make a big difference in your quality of life. We know it can be challenging to live with dry eyes and we’re here to help you.
If you’re ready to say goodbye to dry eyes and would also appreciate the additional aesthetic benefits of an IPL photofacial, visit us at Bergen Optometry.
We can let you know about your options and explore if OptiLight is right for you.