Dry eye affects individuals of all ages. Most individuals have experienced dry eyes at some point in their life due to allergies, low humidity, and other conditions. People may be surprised to learn that some underlying health condition such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or rosacea can contribute to dry eye condition.Those with dry eye condition have little to no tear production, or conditions cause their tears to evaporate quickly leaving the surface of the eye dry. The insufficiency in the amount of moisture in your eyes can cause the tears to be saltier which leads to inflammation and symptoms. Symptoms of dry eye include any number of followings:
- Dry Sensation
- Scratchy, Gritty Feeling
- Burning or Stinging
- Itching
- Fluctuating or Blurry Vision
- Excess Tearing
- Mucous Discharge
- Irritation From Wind or Smoke
- Redness
- Tired Eyes
- Light Sensitivity
- Contact Lens Discomfort
- Lid Infections
- Eyelids Stuck Shut
There are different forms of dry eyes, the most common is Meibomian gland dysfunction. Depending on the type of dry eye you have, there are different treatments and therapies available that our doctors can discuss with you. Some of the treatments that are used to treat dry eye include:
- Eye drops/Lubricants
- Hot compresses
- Lid Hygiene
- Prescription Eye Drops (xiidra)
- Punctal Plugs
- Moisture Chamber Goggles
- Omega 3 Supplements
- Meibomian Gland Expression
- Lipiflow
TempSure Envi for Dry Eye
TempSure Envi safely and effectively treats dry eyes and what people often describe as ‘baggy eyes’ and wrinkles. If you are suffering from dry eye disease, this treatment stimulates clogged tear glands and revives an optimal surface for the eye.
How TempSure Envi Works
Meibomian Gland Disease
The primary cause of dry eye is Meibomian Gland Disease (MGD), a condition where blocked oil ducts fail to secrete enough oil or secrete poor quality oil. TempSure Envi uses radiofrequency energy to gently and comfortably raise the temperature of skin around tear ducts, helping unclog them and reduce the symptoms associated with dry eye.
Heating Your Skin
By gently heating your skin, TempSure Envi triggers the body’s natural reaction to produce new denser and tighter collagen fibers. Excess skin in the lower or upper eyelid is reduced, which means you can say goodbye to fine lines, skin tags, spider veins, and cherry-red spots.
Safe For All Skin Types
It’s safe for all skin types and levels of sun exposure, so it fits perfectly into any beauty maintenance routine—any time of year! There’s no surgery, no needles, and no downtime so you can immediately get back to what you were doing and look great doing it.
Phoenix Meibography Workstation
High-resolution imaging is combined with advanced software analysis tools to provide accurate and reliable diagnostic information that includes a comprehensive dry eye report and full topographic data. The Phoenix workstation features an easy-to-use interface, allowing clinicians to capture detailed images and analysis of the meibomian glands in a matter of seconds, providing quantitative data on gland structure, function, and distribution.
Comprehensive Reports
- Interactive dry eye reports
- Topography reports
- Meibomian gland imaging
- Tear meniscus height measurement
- Non-invasive tear film break-up