Mr Morgan, a Consultant Ophthalmologist, is a Dry Eye Specialist who is an expert in the assessment and treatment of dry eyes.
OptiLight IPL treatment of Dry Eyes and MGD
Eyelid inflammation, leading to meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eyes, can be settled with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) dry eye treatment. This improves the tear film and reduces dry eye symptoms.
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Summary
OptiLight IPL uses patented Lumenis Optimal Pulse Technology and is a precise new light therapy. It does not use laser and consequently has very low risk. It uses specific light filters with specific wavelengths to treat specific skin conditions, including meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and rosacea. OptiLight IPL is specifically the only system with full FDA-approval for the treatment of dry eyes with pulsed light.
The Process
Your consultant surgeon during your dry eye assessment will determine whether you are suitable for OptiLight IPL treatment. Your dry eyes can sometimes be associated with a lid condition called blepharitis (like dandruff of eyelashes). The consultant can treat this condition with exfoliation of the lid margin with a rotating soft sponge, called BlephEx.
Patients usually require an initial course of 4 treatments, spaced 2-3 weeks apart, for optimal results in treating MGD and dry eyes. You may require intermittent treatments if your symptoms worsen, or at 6 monthly intervals. Each treatment is cumulative in effect.
The IPL treatment significantly decreases high tear concentration (osmolarity), treats inflamed blood vessels, reduces inflammatory mediators and restores meibomian gland function. The net result of this is that many patients regain comfortable, clearer, brighter, more moist eyes without puffy red thickened eyelids.
Why MY Eye Clinic?
Newcastle Dry Eye Clinic, based at MY Eye Clinic, is the only medical facility in the North East offering OptiLight IPL for the treatment of dry eyes and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Only comparatively few clinics outside of London can offer this latest FDA approved treatment.
My Eye Clinic can provide expert corneal consultant assessment of dry eyes.
Newcastle Dry Eye Clinic at My Eye Clinic has a full range of diagnostic equipment for specifically for dry eyes. These tests include non-invasive tear break-up time assessment, TearLab® tear osmolarity testing, infrared imaging of the meibomian glands and Schirmer’s testing of tear production.
My Eye Clinic offers OptiLight IPL treatment of dry eyes and meibomian gland dysfunction.
Your Consultants
Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Oculoplastic (eyelid) surgery and Dry Eye treatment.
Mr Boyce is a Consultant Oculoplastic surgeon with a special interest in blepharoplasty, ptosis, entropion and ectropion surgery. He has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist, with special interest in Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery, at Sunderland Eye Infirmary for 20 years. He now works exclusively in the private sector.
Costs
Full Dry Eye New Patient Assessment (60mins) including all investigations
£300
Dry Eye Review Appointment (30mins)
£110
OptiLight IPL - treatment of Dry Eyes / MGD - course of four sessions
£1000
OptiLight IPL - treatment of Dry Eyes / MGD - single session
£300
OptiLight IPL - Dry Eye (approx 6 month) review & top-up treatment
£300
Risks
As with any treatment there can be side effects from IPL but these are usually minimal and settle quickly. Common risks include very mild ” sun-burn” with redness, swelling, pain and tenderness.
Other side effects of IPL treatment are uncommon but do include:
damage to natural skin texture
change in pigmentation
burn, scarring, swelling & bruising
itching and dry skin
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