IPL is a drop-free treatment for evaporative dry eye therapy. The IPL machine uses a broad spectrum of light which is then filtered and selected to match your skin type. The light energy can penetrate the skin around the eyelashes to heat up meibomian glands (glands that produce oils to support tears on the eye). Heating these glands results in improved oil production and secretion, which results in better quality tear film, resulting in improved symptoms of dry eye. IPL has been scientifically tested and proved for dry eye therapy. A single course of treatment requires less than 20 minutes, and depending on the severity of evaporative dry eye will determine if further repeat treatments are required. At Eyetech, we use the Lumenis M22 IPL machine.

IPL is indicated to treat the following ocular conditions:

• Ocular rosacea

• Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)

• Blepharitis

• Lid styes