IPL Treatment

Treatment includes 3 steps:

1. IPL for Dry Eye

2. IPL to reduce inflammation, brighten the skin tone, stimulate collagen production (lightens age/sun spots, reduces broken blood vessels on the skin)

3. Meibomian Gland Expression, to deep clean the impurities from the glands and ensure maximum oil production

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that helps manage dry eye disease caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), the leading form of evaporative dry eye. IPL uses precise, controlled pulses of light to target inflammation and stimulate healthier gland function, helping stabilize the tear film and improve overall eye comfort and vision.

Lumenis, the company that originally developed IPL technology, received FDA approval for its IPL device to improve signs of dry eye disease due to MGD. This means it is the first and only IPL system cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically for managing moderate to severe dry eye linked to meibomian gland dysfunction, giving clinicians a validated and trusted option backed by clinical evidence.

How IPL Works:

IPL delivers broad-spectrum light to the skin below the eyes, which can:

• Reduce inflammation associated with dry eye

• Improve tear breakup time and tear quality

• Enhance meibomian gland oil production

• Help alleviate symptoms like burning, irritation, and dryness

What to Expect:

Treatments are typically quick and comfortable, with no significant downtime. Dr. Miller recommends a series of four sessions spaced 2-4 weeks apart. The benefits of IPL are compounded over the course of treatment, with many patients noticing significant symptom relief, often before the final sessions.