If you suffer from dry eyes, there’s a high chance you have meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
In fact, about 85% of dry eye syndrome is due to MGD, a condition where the oil-producing glands in your eyes are clogged, infected or atrophying.
At in LOCATION1, we can treat your MGD at the source with our revolutionary LipiFlow®. dry eye treatment.
What is LipiFlow?
LipiFlow is an in-office dry eye treatment that helps restore natural oil flow to your tear film.
The meibomian glands that line the inner rims of your eyelids can become clogged with old, hardened oils. When this happens, they have trouble secreting the nourishing oils necessary for healthy tears, leading to eyes that feel dry, gritty and irritated.
LipiFlow warms the meibomian glands while gently expressing the old and hardened oils. Once the meibomian glands are cleared, they can resume healthy functioning so your eyes feel moist and comfortable again.
How is LipiFlow Performed?
First, your eye doctor will assess the health of your meibomian glands to determine if LipiFlow is suitable for you.
Right before the treatment, your LOCATION1 eye doctor will administer numbing drops to your eyes to prevent any discomfort.
Then your eye doctor will place the dome-shaped, sterile LipiFlow activators on your eyes. Using vector thermal pulsation technology, the device sends a gentle heat that targets your tiny glands to loosen clogged oils. LipiFlow then massages the eyelids to clear out the obstructions.
The treatment itself lasts about 12 minutes.
Is LipiFlow Safe?
Yes! LipiFlow is the only FDA-approved electronic device that treats MGD.
The procedure is backed by significant research and clinical trials that show it’s both safe and effective at treating chronic dry eyes due to meibomian gland dysfunction.
LipiFlow and Other Dry Eye Treatments in LOCATION1
Suffering from gritty, irritated and dry eyes? Say goodbye to dry eyes by calling in LOCATION1 today. Our eye doctor will evaluate your symptoms, tear film and gland function to determine the root cause of your dry eye symptoms and provide you with the relief you seek.
Our practice serves patients from CITY 1, CITY 2, CITY 3, and CITY 4, and surrounding communities.