Dry eye treatments explained
From warm compresses to IPL, thermal pulsation and punctal plugs: a plain-English tour of the options.
Read guideIPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, is one of the most asked-about dry eye treatments, and for good reason: for the right patient it can meaningfully reduce symptoms.
How it works
Pulses of light are applied to the skin around the lower eyelids and cheeks. This reduces inflammation and helps restore the function of the meibomian (oil) glands, improving the quality of your tear film.
Who it suits
IPL is most useful for evaporative dry eye linked to meibomian gland dysfunction, and is often combined with gland expression. It’s typically delivered as a short course of sessions. A clinic will assess your skin type and rule out reasons it might not suit you.
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