Dry Eye/ LipiFlow

Lasting Relief Starts by Treating the Cause of Dry Eye

Dry eye disease can make everyday activities like reading, driving, working on a computer, or wearing contact lenses uncomfortable. While artificial tears may provide temporary relief, they often don't address the underlying cause.

At Eye Care & Surgery, we offer comprehensive dry eye evaluations and advanced treatments, including LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation Therapy, to treat the source of your symptoms and help restore your eyes' natural tear function.

What Causes Dry Eye?

Dry eye disease occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly. The most common cause is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), where the oil-producing glands in the eyelids become blocked, preventing healthy oils from reaching the tear film.

Without these oils, tears evaporate rapidly, leaving your eyes dry, irritated, and inflamed.

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Common Symptoms of Dry Eye

You may have dry eye disease if you experience:

• Burning or stinging eyes
• Redness and irritation
• Gritty or sandy sensation
• Excessive tearing
• Blurry or fluctuating vision
• Eye fatigue
• Sensitivity to light
• Difficulty wearing contact lenses

If left untreated, dry eye can affect your comfort, vision, and overall eye health.

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How LipiFlow® Helps

LipiFlow® is an FDA-cleared, non-surgical treatment designed to treat the leading cause of evaporative dry eye.

Using controlled heat and gentle pulsating pressure, LipiFlow® opens blocked meibomian glands and restores the natural flow of protective oils into your tears. By improving the quality of your tear film, LipiFlow® helps reduce symptoms and provides longer-lasting relief than artificial tears alone.

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Benefits of LipiFlow®

• Treats the underlying cause of dry eye
• Clears blocked oil glands
• Improves natural tear quality
• Reduces burning, irritation, and redness
• Comfortable, in-office procedure
• No surgery or injections
• Little to no downtime
• Long-lasting symptom relief for many patients

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What to Expect

LipiFlow® treatment is performed in our office and typically takes about 12 minutes per eye.

During the procedure:

• Numbing eye drops are applied for comfort.
• A sterile, single-use device is placed over your eyelids.
• Gentle heat softens hardened oils while therapeutic pressure clears blocked glands.
• Most patients are comfortable throughout the treatment and return to normal activities immediately afterward.

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Personalized Dry Eye Care

Every patient is different. That's why we begin with a comprehensive dry eye evaluation to identify the cause of your symptoms and develop a personalized treatment plan.

Depending on your condition, your treatment may include:

• LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation Therapy
• Prescription dry eye medications
• Artificial tears and lubricating eye drops
• Warm compresses and eyelid hygiene
• Nutritional recommendations
• Ongoing dry eye management and follow-up care

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Why Choose Eye Care & Surgery?

Our experienced eye care specialists use advanced diagnostic technology to identify the root cause of your dry eye symptoms—not just treat the symptoms themselves. We are committed to providing personalized care and the latest treatment options to help restore comfort, protect your vision, and improve your quality of life.

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Call to Action

Find Lasting Relief from Dry Eye

You don't have to live with dry, irritated eyes. Our advanced dry eye treatments, including LipiFlow®, can help restore your eye's natural tear function and improve your daily comfort.

Schedule your comprehensive dry eye evaluation today and discover a personalized treatment plan designed to help you see and feel your best.