You don’t have to live with burning, stinging, red, runny eyes. The experienced eye doctors at Panhandle Laser Vision Institute specialize in diagnosing and treating dry eye syndrome.
If left untreated, severe cases of dry eye can cause long-term eye problems, such as corneal damage. Professional treatment of dry eye syndrome is important to rule out more serious eye conditions that may mimic dry eye symptoms.
Dry eye syndrome, also known as dry eye disease or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common eye condition characterized by a lack of sufficient moisture on the eye’s surface. Your body’s tears play a vital role in maintaining the health and comfort of your eyes by lubricating them and washing away foreign particles. When the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly, it can lead to dry, irritated, and uncomfortable eyes.
Dry eyes can be caused by a variety of factors including:
Understanding what is causing your dry eyes is crucial for effective treatment and management. If you believe you are experiencing dry eye syndrome, schedule an appointment with one of Panhandle Laser Vision Institutes’ dry eye specialists in Pensacola.
In addition to the factors listed above, one of the most common underlying causes of dry eye syndrome is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
Meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD, is a condition that leads to a decreased quantity and quality of the oil layer in the tear film. Meibomian glands are tiny glands in the eyelids that are responsible for producing the oily layer of tears that helps prevent rapid tear evaporation. When the meibomian glands become blocked or their oil production is compromised, it can lead to an unstable tear film and dry eye symptoms. MGD can result from factors like inflammation, bacterial overgrowth, or simply aging. Addressing MGD is often a key component of managing dry eye effectively.
Do you have Dry, Red, Itchy, Burning eyes? Have you been diagnosed with MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction)?
Panhandle Laser Vision Institute is excited to offer the leading-edge treatment for dry eyes in Pensacola. Instead of the temporary relief you get by using eye drops, IPL for dry eye treats the root cause of the problem and provides immediate relief! It’s a safe, fast treatment, that can also treat the appearance of skin around your eyes!
IPL (Intense Pulse Light) is a technology that is completely customizable and used to gently and effectively treat eyelid inflammation. When used around the eye, the light pulses penetrate the tissue around the eye and create heat, targeting abnormal vessels that are causing the dry eye sensation. Your body’s natural reaction to the treatment removes the abnormal vessels and heals inflammation around the eyelid.
The IPL targets the pigment on the surface of your skin and vessels below the surface. In order to do this, Dr. Concool will place a coupling gel from ear to ear, under and around the eyes, and will provide protective glasses for you to wear during the treatment.
Eyelid inflammation can be relieved with as few at 1-2 treatments, however 4 sessions with 3-4 weeks in between the sessions are needed to achieve the absolute best results. After the 4 sessions are completed, you should only need to come back for maintenance treatments, every 6-12 months.
Things that you can do to manage dry eye symptoms at home include:
If your dry eyes do not respond to home treatments or changes in lifestyle, your eye doctor may recommend prescription eye drops. Prescriptions can alleviate dry eye symptoms.
For severe or chronic dry eye, there are several in-office treatments that can be performed at one of our offices in the Pensacola area. These treatments are designed to treat the underlying cause of dry eye syndrome for long-lasting relief.
You don’t have to live with burning, stinging, red, runny eyes. The experienced eye doctors at Panhandle Laser Vision Institute specialize in diagnosing and treating dry eye syndrome. You can trust our team to deliver personalized and effective treatment that fits your lifestyle.
If left untreated, severe cases of dry eye can cause long-term eye problems, such as corneal damage. Professional treatment of dry eye syndrome is important to rule out more serious eye conditions that may mimic dry eye symptoms.
