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…
Dry Eye Treatment
LipiFlow featured on The Doctors
New Procedure Treats Dry Eye Can dry eye sufferers finally ditch their eye drops? Ophthalmologist Dr. John Hovanesian demonstrates LipiFlow, a new procedure that takes approximately 12 minutes, and lasts between nine and 15 months.
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.…