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What is LipiFlow®?
They are individually sealed devices called activators placed around the
eyelids and a gentle “massaging” coupled with the precise application of
heat is released removing gland blockages and reactivating gland
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If you are unable to produce tears to
the point where your eyes are often itchy, dry, and red, then you may
have a dry eye condition. This is an eye condition caused by a lack of
lubrication in the eye. Dry eye is often the result of meibomian gland
dysfunction (MGD), which occurs when your eyelid's oil glands stop
producing oil.
This production keeps our eyes moist and allows us
to produce a healthy amount of tears. When these symptoms persist, they
can interfere with quality of life and make it difficult to perform even
the most routine of tasks. Patients who have experienced prolonged dry
eye symptoms should schedule a consultation with us. Many conditions can
be managed if caught early
If the examination shows more than
mild signs of dry eyes, we will examine the eyes further with the
LipiView interferometer. This exam allows us to view detailed images of
the tear film and is quick and painless. This evaluation will reveal if
you are a candidate for LipiFlow® treatment. Lipiflow is the latest,
most-advanced FDA-approved treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction and
dry eye syndrome.
Meibomian gland dysfunction is the leading
cause of dry eye syndrome, causing approximately 90% of all cases. With
Lipiflow, we are able to treat dry eye at the source of the problem. The
LipiFlow system is able to utilize thermal pulsation technology to
remove blockages from the meibomian glands. By doing this we are able to
help the body restore its natural oil flow to the tear film. Studies
have shown that LipiFlow achieves a significant improvement in meibomian
gland function leading to an improvement in symptoms. |
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