Dry Eye Treatment

More than an estimated 49 million Americans experience the discomfort of dry eyes—a persistent issue arising when tears fail to adequately lubricate the eyes. Dry eye syndrome can be perplexing, as its symptoms may overlap with those of insufficient sleep, digital eye strain, contact lens intolerance, or other conditions. To unravel the mystery behind your symptoms, we're here to assist you with a thorough eye examination or a visit to our medical office.

  • What causes Dry Eye Syndrome?

    Dry Eye arises when the eyes fail to generate sufficient tears or when the quality of tears is compromised. Various factors, such as medications, diet, genetics, and the environment, can influence tear quality.


    Recent research indicates that more than 80% of dry eye cases result from inflammation or malfunctioning meibomian glands (the oil glands that grace the borders of the eyelids).

  • What are the symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome?

    Common indicators of dry eye syndrome encompass sensations of dryness, burning, eye fatigue, blurred vision, redness, irritation, tired eyes, and tearing.


    Paradoxically, tearing is a prevalent symptom of dry eye syndrome. Inflammation on the ocular surface hinders the natural adherence of tears, leading them to either evaporate or overflow, resulting in excessive tearing.

  • What will treat Dry Eye Syndrome?

    Given the multifaceted nature of dry eye syndrome, our treatment plans are personalized for each patient. We align our approach with the TFOS DEWS II study guidelines for dry eye treatment, as detailed below.

Treatment Options

Our dry eye treatments aim for both immediate eye comfort and long-term ocular surface health. Adhering to the TFOS DEWS II study, our approach progresses from simple to complex, incorporating various options such as:


  • Environmental, dietary, and systemic adjustments
  • Ocular lubricants/artificial tears
  • Prescription eye drops or autologous serum tears
  • Lid hygiene and warm compresses
  • Tear conservation through punctal occlusion
  • Therapeutic interventions like bandage contact lenses, scleral contact lenses, or amniotic membranes
  • In-office procedures including removing toxic oils from the eyelid glands and intense pulsed light therapy

Lumenis OptiLight IPL

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Experience a farewell to dry eyes and embrace an illuminating solution at Eyes First! We proudly provide the inaugural FDA-approved IPL treatment for dry eye disease stemming from Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).


Our gentle, in-office, non-invasive procedure ensures safety and comfort, backed by more than 50 supportive studies. Allow us to guide you toward relief from dry eyes—your journey to rejuvenated eye comfort starts here!

OptiLight harnesses precision pulses of light to alleviate inflammation commonly associated with dry eye disease. It enhances tear break-up time and removes toxic oils from the eyelid glands, effectively reducing the signs and symptoms of dry eye.


This treatment brings about significant relief by:


  • Increasing tear break-up time
  • Diminishing bacterial and demodex presence on and around the ocular surface
  • Eliminating blood vessels contributing to inflammation (as observed in conditions like rosacea)
  • Removing toxic oils from the eyelid glands


Beyond alleviating dry eye indicators, patients may also enjoy aesthetic benefits, including the reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and redness around the eyes, as well as abnormal vessels that cause inflammation and red eyelids through OptiLight treatments!

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