Dry Eye Treatments
Because you shouldn’t have to feel pain, itchiness, and discomfort in your eyes all day. We have treatments to help you.
Advanced and customized dry eye treatment plans made specifically for you.
Our dry eye consultation is a separate assessment from your eye exam that looks at the dryness level of your eyes, and your eyelid health.
We offer personalized advanced medical therapies (IPL and Radiofrequency), and holistic treatment options to help you manage and alleviate symptoms of dry eye.
We understand that dry eyes can be uncomfortable and disruptive to your life. Don't let dry eyes disrupt your daily activities any longer.
We’re not aiming to provide you temporary relief. At Innovation Eye Clinic, we target the root cause of your dry eyes to help you feel better in the long term.
“As an optometrist and someone who suffers from dry eyes, I understand exactly how uncomfortable dry eyes can be. The good news is there are treatments to help alleviate your symptoms and get to the root cause of dry eyes. Let’s figure out what works best for you, and get you feeling better!”
Dr. Jason Chau, Optometrist and Clinic Director
Advanced Treatments to Get the Relief You’ve Always Wanted
Forma-I uses radiofrequency energy to deliver targeted heat to your eyes that feels like a hot stone massage. The heat from the handpiece is massaged on both the upper and lower eyelids to melt away the clogged meibomian glands. The pressure from the applicator further allows the oils to be expressed.
This will help you improve the quality and volume of your tear film. Not only will you notice an improvement in your dry eyes symptoms, Forma-I has aesthetic benefits in reducing wrinkles, and fine lines too!
This treatment is ideal for those looking for immediate results as it can be performed as a stand-alone treatment or can be paired with Lumecca IPL to further combat dry eye symptoms.
What makes Forma-I more effective than traditional heat therapy?
Traditional heat therapy reaches the glands but on a much more superficial level. In contrast, Forma penetrates much deeper, allowing the secretions and clogged oils to break up. This process softens the thickened oils deep in your glands and allows the doctor to express them to restore your glands’ natural function. Forma-I has aesthetic benefits in reducing wrinkles, and fine lines.
Forma-I™ by Inmode
Lumecca IPL (intense pulse light) is a comfortable light treatment for dry eye, blepharitis, and ocular rosacea. It can also kill bacteria and Demodex (eyelash mites) on the surface of the eyelids.
This treatment works by stimulating the facial tissue through controlled light pulses that target blood vessels and pigmented lesions. This results in a significant reduction of inflammatory levels along the meibomian glands. The Lumecca IPL light energy, wavelengths, pulse rate and duration can be adjusted to meet each patient’s severity of dry eye.
Dermatologists also use IPL for photofacials to improve skin complexion and other skin conditions such as age spots, sunspots, redness, acne and more.
Lumecca™ IPL by Inmode
Does this sound like you?
The most common symptoms of dry eyes are:
Itchiness
Burning sensation
Watery eyes
Stinging
Sensitivity to light
Redness
Blurred vision
Eye fatigue
Contact lens discomfort
If you suspect you have dry eyes or if you’re unsure, come see us for a consultation.
Don’t wait until your symptoms get worse!
What are dry eyes?
Many people experience dry eye symptoms when there is insufficient tear production. Tears are a combination layer of water, oils, and mucus that coats the surface of the eye. Our tears lubricate the eye to help our eyes stay healthy and comfortable.
When the tear film on the eye surface evaporates too quickly, or when it is not working properly, it causes our eyes to be exposed to the air, and dry eye symptoms and inflammation may occur.
Many patients with dry eye symptoms have Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). The Meibomian glands in the eyelids are responsible for producing a protective oily layer of tear film.
When these glands become blocked or fail to produce the oils needed for healthy tears, and if left untreated, the eye becomes very dry leading to irritation, discomfort, and eventually, gland dropout.
I have more questions!
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Glands are not making enough oils and tears to keep your eyes lubricated
Anatomy of your eyelid
Looking at screens for a long time
Our body’s natural aging process
Windy, smoky, or dry environments
Some side effects of some drugs
Ingredients in your makeup
Other health conditions that can affect tear production eg. autoimmune disorders
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Difficulty performing visual tasks, such as reading, using a computer, driving, and watching television
Discomfort while wearing contact lenses or inability to wear contact lenses
Constant use of eye drops
Trouble being out in the sun
Symptoms worsening as the day progresses
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Meibography
Non-invasive tear break up time
Fluorescein staining
Anterior segment imaging
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Eyelid cleaning
Warm compress masks
Preservative-free artificial tears
Lid wipes
Omega-3 supplements