Dry Eye

If you are suffering from red, irritated, burning, watery, itching or stinging in your eyes you may be one of the over 49 million people suffering from dry eye disease. Our upper and lower eyelids are made up of approximately 30-40 glands each – called meibomian glands. These glands are crucial for producing the oil layer in our tears. When these glands become inflamed, they often thicken and die. So instead of producing a nice olive oil consistency as they should, these inflamed glands produce a very thick, toothpaste like substance. They are essentially “clogged”.

Dry eye disease tends to be chronic and progressive which is why early detection and treatment is vital. As a dry eye disease sufferer herself, Dr. Walz and Skyline Vision Care are passionate about dry eyes and have invested heavily in dry eye technology. We will address the root cause of her patients’ dry eye disease; inflammation, obstruction and bacteria.

We will take a very hands-on approach of educating our patients about dry eye and offer technology such as Optilight by Lumenis for treatment and relief. With this technology along with a full-scope dry eye assessment, we aim to provide a comprehensive experience for dry eye care.

Check out out our advanced in office treatments below:

OptiLIGHT INTENSE
PULSED LIGHT THERAPY (IPL)

We are excited to be able to offer OptiLight IPL, the first and only FDA-approved therapy for the management of dry eye disease due to MGD (meibomian gland dysfunction) . This treatment works by targeting the root cause of the condition, inflammation, as well as decreasing demodex and rejuvenating the meibomian glands. We love IPL because it is the first drug-free, drop-free, non-invasive solution in addition to having aesthetic facial benefits. IPL was born in the world of dermatology primarily for patients with rosacea and sun/age spots. Ocular rosacea is a form of rosacea that primarily affects the eyelids and ocular surface which can lead to dry eye disease specifically meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Ocular Rosacea is characterized by growth of vessels along the eyelid margin along with tired, red, burning, stinging , itchy eyes.

IPL is a light-based therapy that is extremely effective at stabilizing the tear film by breaking the vicious inflammatory dry eye cycle. This therapy is quick and only takes 15-20 minutes each session. At Skyline Vision Care, we defeat your dry eyes at the source with IPL, rather than relying on temporary relief with artificial tears. Your long-term dry eye solution is finally here, thanks to the Lumenis OptiLight IPL.

OptiPLUS Radiofrequency

OptiPLUS is an FDA-cleared radiofrequency (RF) treatment that can address a common cause of dry eye: meibomian gland
dysfunction (MGD). The meibomian glands are crucial for producing the oily layer of your tears, which prevents evaporation and helps maintain eye comfort.

The dual-frequency RF technology can precisely deliver heat across several skin layers, gently warming tissue around the eyes. The targeted heat can improve blood circulation, boost collagen production, and dissolve hardened oils within the meibomian glands.