For mild symptoms, it helps to use a warm compress and eye drops as needed, which can help stimulate your tear film and bring relief. However, if your symptoms persist or are severe, your optometrist can recommend targeted treatments like intense pulsed light, a non-invasive non-surgical approach that can offer lasting relief.
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While there isn’t much evidence saying that one ailment causes the other, they both have common triggers and can coincide.
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The average duration of benefits for patients receiving IPL therapy is between six months and a year. […]
Most insurance providers don’t cover IPL for dry eye as a stand-alone treatment, primarily because they consider IPL an elective or cosmetic procedure rather than a necessary medical treatment. […]
Dry eye and cataracts are distinct eye conditions, but people can often have them at the same time, especially if they are older. Individuals who develop cataracts—a clouding of the normally transparent lens of the eye—may experience dry eyes, where the eyes do not maintain adequate lubrication. Cataract surgery can also worsen dry eye symptoms. […]
As technology continues to play a major role in our daily lives, we often find ourselves glued to our screens for extended periods. Whether for work or entertainment, we simply can’t escape the blue light radiating from our computers, smartphones, and televisions. Unfortunately, this exposure to blue light can cause dry eye syndrome, a common […]
IPL for dry eye is safe, but there are potential side effects, including eye irritation or redness, that can develop if the device isn’t used correctly. […]
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