If you are experiencing eye dryness, irritation, light sensitivity, vision fluctuations, contact lens intolerance and eye fatigue, you may be a candidate for LipiFlow, a treatment offered at Complete Eye Care.
Of millions of people in the U.S. that suffer from dry eye, a majority have evaporative dry eye, which stems from a deficiency in the oily lipid layer of the eye's tear film. The lipid deficiency is due to blockages in the Meibomian glands located in the eyelids. The lipids serve to protect the water (aqueous) layer of tears so that the tears do not evaporate too quickly.
LipiFlow treatment offered at Complete Eye Care.Treat the Cause of Evaporative Dry Eye
LipiFlow® is intended for the application of localized heat and pressure in adult patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), also known as evaporative dry eye or lipid deficient dry eye.
Unlike traditional treatments (e.g., warm compresses, wetting drops and ointments) that address dry eye symptoms, LipiFlow treats the root cause, the obstructed Meibomian glands.
If left untreated, dry eye can lead to further ocular deterioration and additional problems. The goal of unblocking the glands is to allow them to resume their natural production of lipids required for a healthy tear film. LipiFlow treatments can only be provided by a licensed physician.
"Dry eye is a common patient problem, and it's one that shouldn't be ignored. We are pleased to offer LipiFlow to help those with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. We know that many therapies provide limited relief. However, LipiFlow addresses the underlying cause for those with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction so they can have sustained improvement." Dr. J.D. Bonner
How LipiFlow Works:
- LipiFlow uses a disposable eye piece to apply controlled heat to the inner eyelids and intermittent gentle pressure to the outer eyelid.
- LipiFlow facilitates the release of lipids from the blocked Meibomian glands allowing the natural flow of lipids to resume.
- LipiFlow is an in-office procedure that takes approximately 20 minutes. Both eyes can be treated simultaneously.
What to Expect from LipiFlow:
In a controlled clinical trial, a majority of patients treated with LipiFlow reported an improvement in overall dry eye symptoms at 4 weeks post treatment2.
You would not be a candidate for LipiFlow if you recently had eye surgery, eye injury, herpes of the eye or chronic eye inflammation. LipiFlow may not fit all eyes. Possible side effects from LipiFlow include redness, burning, stinging, discharge, blurred vision, dryness and sensitivity to light.
If dry eye is hindering you from the activities you love, we are here to help. Contact Complete Eye Care at 423-332-8222 to schedule an appointment for a dry eye assessment. We are here to help you with all your vision health needs.
The professionals at Complete Eye Care are available Monday – Friday to assist you with all your eye care needs. And to better serve you, they have opened a satellite office in the Dayton area and are performing cataract surgery at Rhea Medical Center. Walk-ins are welcome should a patient find themselves in an emergency situation.
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For more information about their services, the importance of routine eye exams or to schedule an appointment, call 423-332-8222 or visit completeeyecare.org.
Complete Eye Care now has two great locations 9453 Dayton Pike in Soddy-Daisy and 7794 Rhea County Highway, Suite 104, Dayton, TN. For more information about their services, the importance of routine eye exams or to schedule an appointment, call 423-332-8222 or visit completeeyecare.org.
Noteworthy:
"Dry eye is a common patient problem, and it's one that shouldn't be ignored. We are pleased to offer LipiFlow to help those with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. We know that many therapies provide limited relief. However, LipiFlow addresses the underlying cause for those with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction so they can have sustained improvement." Dr. J.D. Bonner