Menopause can cause a lot of changes—but is dry eye syndrome one of them? That’s what you might be wondering if you’ve recently experienced dryness or discomfort in your eyes after having reached this stage of your life. Furthermore, with so much confusion about dry eyes circulating in the public domain, finding concrete information about […]
Intense Regulated Pulsed Light Therapy (IRPL) for Dry Eyes
What is IRPL? Intense regulated pulsed light (IRPL) therapy is a relatively new dry eye treatment. It’s particularly effective in treating meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), the most common cause of chronic dry eye. IRPL targets all aspects of meibomian gland dysfunction by: Improving meibomian gland function Unclogging meibomian glands Reducing inflammation Improving tear film quality […]
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Unless you are an optometrist or a person who visits one often, you probably don’t know much about your meibomian glands. However, these glands play a significant role in keeping your eyes comfortable and functional, so it’s smart to learn a little more about them. Meibomian gland dysfunction (or MGD) is what we call it […]