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Dry Eyes & Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
We offer a wide range of treatments for Dry Eyes. This is not as simple as using artificial tears. Artificial tears are more of a band-aid and not a long-term treatment for dry eyes. We offer medicated drops that can help to decrease the inflammation that causes dry eyes. Punctal plugs are another option for dry eyes that are caused by aqueous tear film deficiency. We have amniotic membranes for severe dry eyes and specialized, stronger medicated drops such as Restasis, Xiidra, and Oxervate. In office, we offer photobiomodulation and IPL to help with the oil layer of the tear film. We have amniotic membranes to help heal the cornea list of treatments goes on and on. We are always learning new treatments as they become available. Come in and let us customize a healing plan for your dry eye problems.
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Dr. Aivazian has suffered from dry eyes since she was very young and understands how uncomfortable and frustrating dry eyes can be. Dr Rodriguez also has many family members complaining about dry eyes. We customize treatment plans for you and your family.
Red Light
Photobiomodulation
Dry Eye Treatment
Red light therapy gently penetrates the eyelid tissue up to 10mm, stimulating your cells to energize and rejuvenate them. This process also softens and melts the hardened oils trapped in the Meibomian glands, helping to restore healthy oil flow in your tear film. As a result, your eyes can start producing meibum more regularly, leading to improved comfort and clearer vision. After the therapy, we manually express the old, hardened oil—leaving your eyes feeling refreshed and revitalized.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
Dry Eye Treatment
IPL - Intense PulsedLight is a dry eye treatment that helps with reducing inflammation that can cause dry eyes. Along with Meibomian Gland Expression, It helps make you see and feel better. This is a quick and painless procedure that takes just a few minutes and is done in our office. Typically 4 treatments are needed, a few weeks apart from each other. If there is regression, repeat single treatments may need to be performed 3-6 months later.
