Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments

Dry eye problems and Not getting enough relief with your current treatments?

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Intense Pulse Light and is a type of light treatment that uses strong pulses of light to stimulate or treat various issues within the skin and eyelid glands.

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You may be a good candidate for an IPL treatment if any of the following apply:

• Chronic dry eyes

• Blepharitis (demodex)

• Difficulty with contact lens wear

• Sjogren's Syndrome dry eye

• Recurrent styes

• Redness/ swelling on the eyelids and/or eyelid margins

• Other conditions affecting ocular surface health

 

Some contraindications include:

• Currently pregnant or breastfeeding

• Current or recent sunburn

• Currently taking Accutane

• Keloid scarring history

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

• Skin cancer in treatment area

• Darker skin types 5 and 6

• Current herpes virus infection

• Recent Botox/ fillers in treatment areas

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​​What could I expect if I decided to try IPL?

• Improvement in dry eye symptoms, meibomian gland dysfunction, & ocular surface comfort

• Longer lasting relief vs. some other dry eye treamtent options

• Quick treatment time (typically an hour time in office)

• Very safe/ low risk procedure

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People often ask if its painful. The sensation is generally compared to an elastic band flick. Most people would describe it as mildly uncomfortable, but the procedure is quick and well tolerated by most!

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Some people will see results in as little as a few weeks, but the exact time will vary depending on condition & severity. Most people need 3-6 treatments for optimal results.​​​​​​​​