07/08/2026
July is Dry Eye Awareness Month
This month serves as a great reminder to pay attention to your eye comfort.
Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a common condition that occurs when your eyes don't produce enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly to keep the surface of your eye properly lubricated. Millions of Americans experience it, and it can often be mistaken for simple allergies or eye strain.
Common signs of dry eye include:
• Stinging, burning, or scratchy sensations
• Redness and inflammation
• A feeling like there is "sand" in your eye
• Temporary blurry vision
• Sensitivity to light or smoke
• Watery eyes (which can sometimes be a reflex response to dryness)
The Solution?
OptiLight by Lumenis is the first and only FDA-approved Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy for managing dry eye disease caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
How the Procedure Works
A standard treatment protocol requires four 10-to-15 minute sessions, spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart.
• Preparation: Your eyes are covered with protective shields and a cooling gel is applied to the skin below your eyes. Treatment: The handheld device delivers precise, gentle pulses of light to the targeted skin area. Most patients report only feeling a mild, warm sensation.
• Expression: A meibomian gland expression is often performed immediately following the light treatment to help clear blockages and restore natural oil flow.
Recovery and Results
There is virtually no downtime, and you can resume your daily routine and apply makeup immediately after your session. You may experience slight redness for a few hours post-treatment, and patients usually begin noticing symptomatic improvements after their second or third session.
Call 801-394-5709 today to schedule!