Treatment of dry-eye syndrome using intense pulsed light (IPL) technology.
The Lynton Excelight is a new, state-of-the-art IPL instrument designed for use in treating meibomian gland dysfunction (also known as dry eye disease, tear film instability, posterior blepharitis etc).
We are pleased to be able to offer this treatment at The Eyesmith, and help our patients with more severe forms of dry eye syndrome.
What happens during IPL treatment for dry eyes?
The treatment is Simple & fast and only takes a few minutes.
You will be comfortably seated on a treatment chair. A large occluding contact lens is inserted in the eyes following use of a drop of numbing agent. Then optical gel is applied on the eyelids.
A series of flashes are applied to the lower and upper lid on each eye, starting from the inner side out to the temple area, using the required power. Power is adjusted, based on skin type.
The same process is then repeated under the other eye.
After this we use special forceps to express the glands and clear out the thickened oils.
After treatment: There is usually no downtime, although some patients experience mild redness or sensitivity in the treated skin that settles within a few hours.
Outcomes and Improvements
Many patients report an improvement in symptoms such as:
Reduced dryness, burning, or grittiness
Improved comfort with contact lens wear
Less fluctuation in vision
Clinical studies suggest IPL may improve the quality of the meibomian gland oils, increase tear film stability, and reduce eyelid inflammation.
MGD is a challenging condition to treat
No treatment is a cure: IPL and expression are not permanent cures for MGD or dry eye, but it is an effective tool in long-term management.
Maintenance: Ongoing care may be required, and additional IPL sessions or other dry eye treatments may be needed to maintain improvements.
How IPL stops the Dry Eye Cycle of Inflammation
IPL can help:
By restoring meibomian glands: Improvement in meibomian gland functioning and structure
By improving tear volume: Boost tear break up time and decrease osmolarity (saltiness).
By reduction in abnormal blood vessels: Shrinking of abnormal blood vessels that add to inflammation.
By decreasing demodex: Destruction of demodex mites, which increase inflammation.
By reducing inflammatory compounds: Decrease the level of mediators of inflammation.
“The cost of this revolutionary treatment, including gland expression is only £225 per treatment (you will need 4). This also includes Gland expression following the treatment.
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Some technical details:
The Lynton EXCELIGHT®
Made in Britain by the UK’s No.1 IPL manufacturer and leading NHS supplier, the Lynton EXCELIGHT® is a certified medical device under the Medical Devices Directive.
DynamicReflex Technology®
Not all IPLs are created equal.
Lynton IPL is delivered with DynamicReflex® Technology, a unique technology developed through many years of PhD research and 25 years of manufacturing expertise.
DynamicReflex® Technology has been designed so that pulse duration, peaks and delay on the laser and IPL machine can be adjusted.
Dermatologists and doctors in the NHS use Lynton IPL because of the amazing clinical results they can achieve safely and effectively using this technology. The Lynton EXCELIGHT® IPL is widely regarded by many dermatologists as the most clinically effective IPL in the marketplace.