Worried about Macular Degeneration because someone in your family permanently lost their vision? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of adult vision loss in the US. The risk factors for AMD are: You can control some risk factors such as smoking and your nutrition but not your age or race. One of the […]
Lipiflow™
TearScience’s LipiFlow, also known as thermal pulsation, was the first device aimed specifically at MGD-related evaporative dry eye. It combines heat with physical massage to liquefy and express the meibomian gland contents in an effort to get the lipid layer of the ocular surface back to normal again. […]
Marco Equinox Low Level Light Therapy Dry Eye Therapy
Developed by NASA, LLLT has proven effective at treating dry eye disease. LLLT uses specially designed LED lights to gently warm up the eyelids, causing the meibomian glands to unclog and release oils. Safe, non-invasive procedure 15 minutes per session No recovery time needed No side effects or discomfort Safe for adults and children It’s […]
One of the most confusing terms in eye care: Dry Eyes!
Many people with Dry Eye Disease (DED) complain of watering, burning, red and itchy eyes! Patients are confused by the term dry eyes when their eyes are watering! Basically, it comes down to your tears. Our tears are very complex and there are oil glands in our eyelids producing natural oils. With most of […]
