Dry Eye Treatment

Understanding Dry Eye Disease

Healthy eyes rely on a stable tear film composed of three layers: mucin, water, and oil. When this tear film becomes unbalanced—due to reduced tear production or poor-quality tears—dry eye disease can occur. This common condition can affect your comfort, clarity of vision, and overall eye health.
 

What Causes Dry Eye?

Dry eye disease can be triggered or worsened by many factors, including:

• Extended use of digital screens (phones, computers, tablets)

• Age-related decline in tear production

• Hormonal changes

• Contact lens wear

• Poor eyelid hygiene

• Environmental conditions (dry air, wind, smoke)

• Smoking or vaping

• Certain medications and underlying health conditions
   

Recognizing the Symptoms of Dry Eye

Dry eye symptoms can vary from mildly irritating to significantly disruptive. Many patients aren’t aware that what they’re experiencing is a medical condition that can be treated. You may be dealing with dry eye if you notice any of the following:

• A burning, stinging, or scratchy sensation in the eyes

• Excessive tearing or watery eyes (a reflex response to dryness)

• Redness or inflammation in or around the eyes

• Gritty or sandy feeling, as if something is in your eye

• Blurred or fluctuating vision

• Light sensitivity

• Difficulty wearing contact lenses

• Eye fatigue, especially after reading or screen time

• Mucus or stringy discharge around the eyes

• Discomfort while driving at night

If you experience these symptoms regularly, even intermittently, it's time to explore treatment options that offer long-term relief.

Advanced Dry Eye Treatments

At Optical Image, we offer modern, non-invasive solutions designed to treat the root causes of dry eye and restore your comfort.
 

NuLids® In-Office Treatment

NuLids is a doctor-administered treatment that improves eyelid hygiene—a vital component in managing dry eye. The NuLids device gently stimulates and cleans the eyelid margins, where oil-producing meibomian glands are located.

NuLids Benefits:

• Removes debris, biofilm, and crusting from eyelid margins

• Stimulates natural oil production to stabilize the tear film

• Reduces inflammation and relieves symptoms like burning and grittiness

• Supports long-term eye comfort with regular treatments
   

Radiofrequency (RF) Therapy

RF therapy uses safe, controlled heat energy around the eyes to:

• Stimulate collagen production

• Boost blood circulation and healing

• Open blocked meibomian glands

• Improve tear production and reduce inflammation

This treatment is often chosen for its dual benefit: dry eye relief and subtle skin rejuvenation around the eyes.
 

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy

IPL therapy targets the inflammatory cycle of dry eye disease by:

• Reducing blood vessel inflammation

• Opening clogged oil glands

• Eliminating bacteria and Demodex mites around the eyelids

• Improving overall eyelid and tear film function

IPL is especially helpful for patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and those who haven’t found success with artificial tears or medications alone.
 

Ready to Find Relief?

You don’t have to live with dry, irritated eyes. Our team at Optical Image is here to help you find lasting comfort with personalized, effective treatment options.