Dry Eye Therapy

Helping You Overcome Dry Eye

Dry eye is a common condition, but that doesn’t mean it’s not challenging to manage. At Oxford University Eyecare, our team understands the discomfort and impact that dry eyes can have on your daily life.

Our comprehensive approach to dry eye treatment combines advanced diagnostics with effective therapies and high-quality products to provide personalized relief. Through treatments like IPL therapy, radiofrequency, and more, we can help you manage your dry eye symptoms.

Don’t let your dry eye symptoms control your day—contact us to schedule an eye exam. We have the appropriate tools to diagnose, treat, and personalized guidance for dry eye disease management.

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Understanding Dry Eye

Dry eye is a condition characterized by insufficient tear production or poor tear quality. The symptoms can include:

Burning or stinging sensations
A gritty feeling in the eyes
Redness or inflammation
Blurry vision
Light sensitivity
Difficulty wearing contact lenses

We offer comprehensive diagnostics and personalized treatment recommendations to help you find relief from dry eyes.

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Your Tear Film & Dry Eye

Your eyes need tears to stay healthy. Your tear film is a layer of tears covering the surface of your eyes that protects against infections and provides nutrients. It is made of 3 layers:

The oily outer layer
The watery middle layer
The inner mucus layer

When there’s an issue with any of the layers, you can develop dry eye and inflammation. Often, these problems are also caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Understanding MGD

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the function of the tiny meibomian glands that line your eyelids. These glands produce the tear film’s oily layer, which is essential for preventing your tears from evaporating too quickly.

The common symptoms of MGD overlap with the common symptoms of dry eye disease. In fact, it is 1 of the most common underlying causes of dry eyes.

Our Dry Eye Diagnostics

To accurately diagnose and treat dry eye, we implement a variety of diagnostic tests, including:

Meibography: A technique to assess the function of the meibomian glands.
Dyes & staining: Tests to evaluate tear film quality and identify areas of dryness.
Subjective tear break-up time (TBUT) testing: A test to measure how long tears remain on the eye’s surface before breaking up.
Schirmer’s test: A test to measure tear production.
Oculus Keratograph 5M: A diagnostic tool to assess tear film quality.

Our Dry Eye Treatments

Dry eye disease can affect anyone, regardless of age, personal health, or race. However, certain factors can increase your risk of developing this condition, including:

Spending a lot of time using digital screens
Wearing contact lenses without proper care
Using eye makeup daily

Environmental factors, such as dry air and smoke, also play a role in the development of dry eye disease.

We offer a comprehensive array of treatments designed to help manage and alleviate the discomfort of dry eyes. Each treatment is tailored to address specific aspects of dry eye syndrome, providing a personalized approach to your eye health.

IPL Therapy

IPL therapy uses controlled pulses of light to target inflammation and improve the quality of tears. This noninvasive procedure can address the underlying issues contributing to dry eyes, such as meibomian gland dysfunction.

The benefits of IPL can include:

Reduced inflammation
Improved tear quality
Increased eye comfort

Radiofrequency (RF) Treatment

MDelite iProX is a minimally invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to gently stimulate the meibomian glands and enhance tear production.

Radiofrequency treatments can reduce inflammation, improve gland function, and increase tear production.

Punctal Plugs

Punctal plugs are small silicone devices inserted into the tear ducts to decrease tear drainage. By blocking the outflow of tears, these plugs help retain moisture on the surface of the eye and can provide lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.

Medicated Eye Drops

We can prescribe a range of medicated eye drops. These prescription drops can help increase tear production and reduce inflammation that can exacerbate dry eye symptoms.

Common eye drops include Miebo, Xiidra, Tyrvaya, Restasis, Upneeq, and Lumify.

Meibomian Gland Expression

This manual technique involves applying gentle pressure to the eyelids to express the oils from the meibomian glands. Meibomian gland expression can help unclog blocked glands, improve tear quality, and alleviate symptoms of dry eye.

BlephEx

BlephEx is an eyelid-cleaning treatment that removes debris and biofilm from your lash line. A clean eyelid can help promote a healthy tear film and prevent inflammation that can lead to dry eyes.

BlephEx goes beyond simple cleaning wipes. This in-office treatment uses a gentle brush to remove debris, promoting healthy gland function and tear production.

Our Dry Eye Products

To complement our treatment options, we also offer a variety of dry eye products, including:

Lunovus eyelid wipes: Gentle wipes designed to remove debris from the eyelid margins.
Nutraceuticals: Supplements that can support eye health and reduce dry eye symptoms.
Masks: Warm, moist masks that can help to soothe dry eyes and improve tear production.
Ocusoft eyelid wipes, sprays, and masks: Over-the-counter products for dry eye relief.

Full-Scope Dry Eye Care

Dry eye can derail your productivity, but we have technology, treatments, and products that can help. Through comprehensive dry eye diagnostics and personalized treatment options, we are ready to help you experience relief.

Contact us to schedule your appointment today and address your dry eye symptoms early.

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