DRY EYE TREATMENT AT Peninsula Lifetime Eyecare Centre
During a dry eye examination at our eye care center in Sidney, we will recommend dry eye treatments tailored to treat your symptoms and provide lasting relief. We are dedicated to ensuring that you enjoy clear and comfortable vision so that you can live your best life. Whether you have chronic dry eye or a recent dry eye issue, we have the right treatment plan for you.
Advanced Dry Eye Treatments for Lasting Relief
Peninsula Lifetime Eyecare Centre has some of the most cutting-edge and advanced technologies to quickly and effectively test for dry eye syndrome.
Among our treatments for dry eye syndrome, the most typical treatments start with medicated eye drops, anti-inflammatory drops, or a heated compress. Occasionally, tiny devices called punctal plugs are inserted into the eye’s tear duct to prevent moisture from draining out of the eye. These plugs increase the moisture level for long-term relief.
Let our optometrists and the talented, experienced staff help get you started on the path to real long-term relief from dry eye.
Artificial Tears
Dry eye is often treated using eye drops called “artificial tears.” There are two categories of artificial tears:
Eye drops with preservatives – This type contains chemicals/preservatives that discourage growth of bacteria once the bottle has been opened. Preservative eye drops often come in multidose bottles.
Preservative-free eye drops – This type of eye drop has fewer additives and is generally recommended if you apply artificial tears more than four times a day, or if you have moderate or severe dry eye. Preservative-free eye drops may come in single-dose vials.
Artificial tears are also available as nonprescription gels and gel inserts, but they may temporarily cause blurred vision. Your eye doctor will be able to advise which eye drops will be the most effective.
Simple, Comforting Warm Compress for Tired Eyes
A warm compress is a simple, effective home remedy to relieve dry, irritated, or tired eyes. To use, soak a clean cloth in comfortably warm water, gently squeeze out excess moisture, and place it over your closed eyelids for several minutes. The warmth helps to soften blocked oil glands and promotes better oil flow, reducing discomfort and irritation.
Or speak to one of our eye doctors to prescribe a more targeted warm compress for lasting relief and personalized comfort.
Punctal Plugs for Dry Eye Relief
Punctal plugs help retain your natural tears, providing lasting comfort from dry eye symptoms. Ask our eye doctor if punctal plugs are right for you.
Autologous Serum Eye Drops (ASED) for Severe Dry Eye
Autologous serum eye drops offer personalized relief for severe, persistent dry eye by using your body's natural healing components. These customized drops nourish and repair the eye surface, improving comfort and eye health.
JETT Plasma Pen Therapy – Stimulating Natural Tear Production
The JETT Plasma Pen is a non-invasive, innovative treatment designed to improve meibomian gland function by stimulating collagen production and skin tightening around the eyelids.
OptiLight IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) – Targeting Inflammation
OptiLight Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a revolutionary treatment that reduces inflammation in the eyelids, a common cause of chronic dry eye. By delivering controlled pulses of light to the skin around the eyes, IPL helps stimulate healthy oil flow from the meibomian glands.
Zocular Eyelid System Treatment (ZEST)
The Zocular Eyelid System Treatment (ZEST) emphasizes good eyelid hygiene to reduce or prevent dry eye symptoms. This treatment involves deep and gentle exfoliation and cleaning of the eyelids using an okra-based solution combined with a micro sponge applicator.
The ZEST treatment gently cleanses the eyelids and exfoliates any dead cells, debris, and biofilms. These accumulations on the lid margins can contribute to inflammation, infection, and irritation. By maintaining clean and healthy eyelids, patients can experience substantial relief from dry eye discomfort.
Celluma Low-Level Light Therapy (LLT)
Celluma Low-Level Light Therapy (LLT) provides an innovative, non-invasive approach to managing dry eye symptoms by promoting cellular regeneration and reducing inflammation around the eyes. This treatment utilizes carefully calibrated wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate natural healing processes within the eyelids and surrounding tissues.
During a Celluma LLT session, targeted wavelengths penetrate the skin and underlying tissues, enhancing circulation and energy production at the cellular level.
This increased cellular activity helps decrease inflammation, accelerate tissue repair, and reduce the discomfort commonly associated with dry eyes.
Regular sessions of Celluma LLT can lead to noticeable improvements in eyelid health, resulting in long-term relief and improved comfort for patients experiencing dry eye symptoms.
