Sjögren’s Syndrome Treatment – Dry Eye Institute Sjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which a person’s white blood cells attack and destroy the body’s moisture-producing glands. Although symptoms can vary wildly between patients, the classic symptom of Sjögren’s Syndrome is dry eye. Dry eye causes feelings of dryness, burning, itchiness and a sandy or […]
Dry eye
For Severe Dry Eye – IPL Dry Eye Laser Treatment
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) a laser-like device is now being used by ophthalmologists to reduce your dependence on artificial tears, Restasis™, flax-seed oil, Omega-3 supplements, permanent punctal plugs, warm compresses, and oral Doxycycline. IPL is the answer for many patients who are still uncomfortable despite their use of multiple modalities to treat dry eye as […]
Dr. Korb on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
The Science of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Lipiflow, one of the fruits of Dr. Korb’s research and the only FDA approved treatment for MGD will be demonstrated on an actual patient following the didactic portion of the program. The volunteer will answer questions from the audience. The twelve minute LipiFlow procedure requires only topical anesthesia. […]
