Dry Eye Therapy

Modern Care for Dry Eyes

Dry eye disease is a chronic condition often caused by inflammation in the eye and inadequate tear production. It typically leads to discomfort in the eye with symptoms that can include:

A burning or stinging sensation
Watery eyes
Redness
Light sensitivity
Difficulty wearing contacts

At Windsor Eye Care, our goal is to help you find long-lasting relief with modern treatments like OptiLIGHT by Lumenis.

If you’re experiencing any kind of discomfort caused by dry eyes, schedule an appointment with us. Let’s work together to find the right path toward lasting relief.

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How Tears Impact Your Eye Health

Your tear film, a thin layer of liquid on the eyes’ surface, plays an important role in your eye health.

It’s made up of 3 different layers: the innermost mucus layer, the middle water layer, and outer oil layer.

All of these layers are important for maintaining an adequate level of moisture in your eyes. Dry eye often occurs when there is an imbalance in one or all of the tears layers. The two most common issues are lack of oil, which allows your tears to evaporate too quickly, or insufficient water layer, which leads to dryness.

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Common Dry Eye Culprit: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

What are meibomian glands? They are small glands embedded in our eyelids which secrete oils that coat the surface of our eyes. The oil helps prevent the water layer of our tears from evaporating too quickly, keeping our eyes and vision clear and comfortable.

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common cause of dry eye disease. It occurs when the meibomian glands are not producing an adequate quantity or quality of oils. The oils become thicker and often block or clog the gland openings.

When left untreated, MGD can lead to severe dry eyes and blurry vision. Fortunately, there are many ways to diagnose and treat the condition, including intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy.

Dry Eye Diagnostics & Assessments

Dry eye can be detected through a comprehensive eye exam. During your visit, we’ll consider your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle as part of our full assessment of your eye health.

We’ll also take a look at the surface of your eye and your tear film to determine the severity of your dry eye symptoms.

After we’ve performed a thorough assessment, we can create a robust treatment plan to help you experience long-lasting relief.

OptiLIGHT by Lumenis

OptiLIGHT by Lumenis is a light-based, noninvasive treatment done in the area below the eyes to manage dry eye. The first and only IPL FDA-approved for dry eye management.

The treatment is safe, gentle, and is backed by more than 20 clinical studies.

OptiLIGHT uses precise pulses of light to reduce the inflammation that is typically associated with dry eye disease, improve tear stability, and increase meibomian gland functionality.

Get Long-Lasting Relief from Dry Eye

If you’re tired of the constant discomfort and irritation that comes with dry eyes, now is the time to schedule an appointment for dry eye therapy. We can help you find the right path to lasting relief.

Schedule an appointment with us today to get personalized support for dry eyes.

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