Dry Eyes: Causes and Treatments

When blinking, a film of tears spreads over the eye. This film is made up of an outer oily layer, middle watery layer, and innermost mucus layer that helps to maintain a healthy, clear eye. Each layer of the tear film is essential, and issues with any layer can [...]

What is Dry Eye?

Dry eye or dry eyes is a condition where the eye lacks lubrication and nourishment due to a lack of sufficient, quality, tears. Tears are required for healthy functioning of the eye's surface and for clear vision. Dry eye has become a common condition due to the constant use of [...]

Dry Eye Syndrome

Monday marks the beginning of a new work week, and comes with its own set of obstacles to overcome. We often forget to take a quick break from our computer, and mobile devices throughout the day, causing ourselves a great deal of eye strain. Focusing on a screen for extended [...]

Why Consider IPL Treatment Therapy for Chronic Dry Eye Disease

IPL Treatment Therapy is commonly used by cosmetic and medical practitioners to treat skin-related issues for therapeutic and aesthetic purposes. Some of these dermatological issues include sun damage, acne scarring, hair removal, thread veins, and rosacea. Recently IPL is increasingly being used in optometry and ophthalmology to treat chronic dry [...]

What is IPL Eye Treatment?

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a form of light therapy traditionally used in cosmetic and dermatology practices for specific skin conditions that now has exciting new practical applications in ophthalmology for the treatment of chronic dry eyes through Meibomian gland stimulation to increase eye lubrication. An IPL eye treatment is [...]