Lumenis Optilight
Learn More About the Latest Technological Advancement in Dry Eye Treatment
Looking for drop-free treatment for your dry eyes?
At Apex Eye Associates, we understand the impact of dry eyes and the difficulty of finding the right treatment options. We are proud to offer the latest advancements in dry eye treatment, including the revolutionary Lumenis Optilight technology. This innovative in-office procedure can effectively address one of the most common underlying causes of dry eyes, providing long-lasting relief and improving your overall eye health.
Understanding Lumenis Optilight
Optilight by Lumenis is a safe, gentle, and effective treatment option to manage dry eyes. Optilight utilizes advanced intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy to target and stimulate the meibomian glands, which are responsible for producing the oils that keep the tears from evaporating too quickly. This non-invasive procedure is the first and only FDA-approved IPL treatment for dry eye management.
Benefits of Lumenis Optilight
Evidence-Based Effective Relief
Multiple clinical trials have shown that IPL can help relieve dry eye symptoms by increasing tear break-up time, reducing the amount of demodex mites and bacteria around your eyes, decreasing inflammation, and improving meibomian gland functionality.
Non-Invasive and Painless
The Optilight procedure is non-invasive and painless, making it a comfortable treatment option for individuals with dry eyes. It does not require any incisions or injections, ensuring a quick and hassle-free experience. Patients can relax during the procedure and return to their daily activities afterward without any downtime.
Address the Root Cause of Dry Eyes
The Optilight procedure helps improve the function of the meibomian glands, which are essential for producing the oils that make up the tear film. By stimulating these glands, the treatment can enhance the quality and quantity of tears, promoting better lubrication and reducing the symptoms of dry eyes. Many patients experience rapid relief, with continued improvement over time.
What to Expect
If you and your eye doctor have decided that Optilight is right for you, they will go over everything you can expect.
Preparing for Your Appointment
To prepare for your appointment, you should avoid:
Using skin brightening agents or serums for the week before your appointment
Using tanning beds 1 month prior to your appointment
Taking oral tetracycline or doxycycline 1-2 weeks prior to your appointment
Taking oral isotretinoin 3 months prior to your appointment
The OptiLight Treatment
This treatment is fast and simple, taking only 10-15 minutes. During your treatment, your doctor will apply a cool gel on the treatment area and cover your eyes with shields to protect them.
As light is applied to the skin, you may experience a warm or tapping sensation, but you shouldn’t feel any significant pain.
Post-Procedure Care
While side effects are uncommon, your eyes may feel slightly more dry or gritty for the day following your procedure. If you do experience dry eyes, you can use preservative-free artificial tears.
Following your treatment, you skin will be sensitive, so we recommend avoiding sun exposure and wearing sunscreen.
Am I a Good Candidate for OptiLight by Lumenis?
How do you know if OptiLight is the right treatment for you? During your eye exam, your doctor can determine whether or not it is the right option for you.
In general, OptiLight isn’t recommended for patients who:
Are taking certain medications, like Accutane
Have active acne
Suffer from certain skin disorders
Are susceptible to keloid scarring
Have severe scarring
Have severely sunburned recently
Experience the Latest in Dry Eye Relief
If you're tired of struggling with the discomfort and irritation of dry eyes, book an appointment with our experienced ophthalmologists at Apex Eye Associates. Let us introduce you to the transformative benefits of the Lumenis Optilight technology and help you achieve long-lasting relief and improved eye health.