Evaporative Dry Eye Instability of the tear film from an inadequate lipid layer is the cause of most dry eye. Artificial tears provide only temporary relief. Stressors like low humidity, wind, and smoke induce excessive evaporation in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction. Until now most treatment has addressed only issues of inadequate tear volume and […]
LipiFlow
LipiFlow for Evaporative Dry Eye with Dr. Lewis
LASIK patient The video above tells the story of a LASIK patient with evaporative dry eye who underwent TearScience’s LipiFlow treatment with Dr. James Lewis. Most dry eye patients, especially those who fail Restasis, suffer from meibomian gland dysfunction. Lipiflow is one of the only treatments FDA-approved for evaporative dry eye, and the Dry Eye […]
LipiFlow Patient Video
What to Expect During the LipiFlow Treatment The following describes what you will experience during the LipiFlow® treatment: 1. The treatment will begin with you either resting in a reclined chair or lying comfortably on a table in a procedure room. 2. 1-2 drops of a mild anesthetic will be placed in the eye(s) to […]