Are your eyes bothering you?

What you may be experiencing is Meibomian gland obstruction, an underlying cause of Evaporative Dry Eye. Meibomian gland obstruction may not be accompanied by an easily visible sign such as inflammation. As a result, physicians pay close attention to the symptoms that a patient reports.

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Anatomy of the Tear Film

Your tears are made of 3 layers:

1. Lipid (oil) layer: lubricates and prevents evaporation

2. Aqueous (water) layer: nourishes and protects the cornea

3. Mucin layer: adheres tears to the eye

Meibomian glands: create the lipid (oil) layer of the tear film

LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation

The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System is a significant technological shift in evaporative dry eye treatment, effectively relieving blockage of the eyelid glands during an in-office treatment. Opening the blocked eyelid glands allows the body to resume the natural production of lipids (oils) needed for the tear film.

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Locate A Provider

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