Dry Eye Treatment: MD Elite iProX
If you’re suffering from itchy, watery, red, irritated eyes, you may have a condition called dry eye. Often, the root cause is meibomian gland dysfunction, the medical term for a blockage or other abnormality that prevents these specialized glands from properly functioning. When these glands are unable to provide enough oils onto the surface of your eyes, you may experience discomfort, inflammation and bacterial infection.
An effective treatment method may be our MD Elite iProX which combines intense pulsed light (IPL) and radio frequency (RF) therapy in one platform. This system helps decrease inflammation and opens the eyelid glands through the application of warm light pulses near the eyelid glands. The light is absorbed by the blood vessels, heat is generated and the glands open to allow fluids to flow freely. This technology is also used for skin rejuvenation.
How MD Elite iProX Works
During each 10-minute, minimally-invasive treatment, gel is applied to your eyes and protective pads or goggles are placed over your eyes. The applications of radio energy waves and light pulses are gentle and comfortable for most patients and there is little to no downtime. Dry eye relief results are immediate. However, for maximum effects, you may require 2-4 treatments at least 2 weeks apart as well as annual treatments to maintain your results.
It is normal to experience temporary redness around the eyes for a few hours after treatment. We recommend that you avoid direct sunlight for a few days after your treatment.
Not everyone is a good candidate for IPL and RF treatments. Our eye doctors in Lafayette, CO, can assess your condition and let you know if this might be an effective treatment for you.
To learn more about our dry eye relief in Lafayette, CO, or to find out if you have dry eye, contact us today to schedule an eye exam.