Dry Eye Syndrome

A constant flow of tears is essential for good eye health. Sometimes the eye may not produce enough tears or the tear quality may be poor. Dry eye syndrome occurs when there are not enough tears on the front of the eyes and eye inflammation results. Dry eyes syndrome can be caused by environmental, lifestyle-related, age-related, side effects of certain medications or systemic health disease.

What Are The Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease?

There are many symptoms associated with dry eye syndrome. People that suffer from dry eyes will often have more than one symptoms. If you have any of the symptoms listed below, it is essential that the causes of dry eye syndrome are quickly identified so preventative and treatment measures can be put in place.

 

  • Eyes that feel as if they want to stay closed for long periods of time
  • Itchy, red or inflamed (puffy) eyes
  • Gritty and burning sensation, feels like you have something in your eye, even though there is nothing there.
  • Blurred vision but clear up with blink.
  • Sensitivity to bright light
  • Watering eyes, the lacrimal glands can overproduce tears, but they do not stay long enough to correct the feeling of dryness

Dry Eye Treatment using Photobiomodulation Therapy / Low Level Light Therapy

Photobiomodulation therapy or more commonly known as Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is the new cutting edge technology for treating dry eyes.

LLLT uses specific wavelength to penetrate below the skin to improve cellular metabolism and reduce inflammation. The treatment involves 2 to 4 sessions of 15 minutes each to produce the desired effect. The treatment itself is painless and allows for immediate return to normal activities.

We have just bought an Eye-Light machine using LLLT technology to provide treatment for dry eyes, blepharitis condition, chalazia/stye, Sjogren syndrome and eyelid edema.

Please contact us if you like to know more about the treatment.