Treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
IPL for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
ThermaEye Intense Pulsed Light
For suitable patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, we offer ThermaEye IPL. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. Controlled pulses of light are applied to the treatment area around the eyes according to an appropriate clinical protocol.
IPL has been studied as a treatment for dry eye associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and may help improve meibomian gland function and reduce inflammatory processes associated with the condition.
IPL isn’t appropriate for everybody.
Your skin type, eye health, medications and other factors need to be considered before treatment, which is another reason why we begin with a proper Dry Eye Assessment.
Low-Level Light Therapy
We also offer Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) as part of our Dry Eye Clinic.
LLLT uses controlled light therapy around the eyelids and may be used as part of the management of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and associated inflammation.
For suitable patients, LLLT can be combined with IPL as part of a structured treatment programme.
Your IPL + LLLT Treatment Programme
4 Treatment Sessions
Where your assessment indicates that IPL and LLLT are appropriate, we generally recommend a structured initial treatment course. Your initial programme consists of:
- 4 treatment sessions
- Approximately one week apart
- IPL + LLLT treatment at each session
- A review of your symptoms and clinical findings as treatment progresses
Dry eye is often a chronic condition, so some patients may benefit from ongoing management or maintenance treatment following their initial course.
We’ll discuss this with you based on your individual response rather than assuming everybody requires exactly the same long-term treatment.
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How Much Does Dry Eye Treatment Cost?
IPL + LLLT
A Dry Eye Assessment is required before beginning IPL/LLLT treatment.
This allows us to determine what’s contributing to your symptoms and whether IPL/LLLT is an appropriate treatment for your eyes.