Dry Eye Treatment Near You from an Optometrist Near You in Newtown, PA, and Richboro, PA
If you seek effective dry eye treatment near you in Richboro, PA, or Newtown, PA, we at EYECARE for You are the place to go. When you visit our optometry practice, an eye doctor will evaluate your eyes to determine your dry eye type and then recommend the appropriate treatment.
What a Richboro, PA, Optometrist May Recommend
Artificial tears are generally only a temporary fix, as they do not address the condition's underlying cause. Our optometry practice will determine whether you have evaporative or aqueous deficient dry eye. Possible solutions include prescription medications and advanced in-office treatments for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, including Lipflow, Low-Level Light Therapy, Intense Pulse Light (IPL), and Radiofrequency. Home treatments recommended by our eye doctor can include using a hot compress and taking omega-3 supplements.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Treatments
Seeking dry eye treatment near you can become frustrating, as not every optometrist offers a wide range of therapies. You can count on our Richboro, PA, optometry practice to provide the following:
- Lipiflow
- Low Level Light Therapy
- Intense Pulsed Light
- Radiofrequency
Lipiflow in PA
This FDA-approved treatment is a 12-minute thermal pulsation treatment to gently remove glandular blockages and restore tear functions. It also improves tear film quality. Most patients realize normal gland function between six to eight weeks after therapy. You may need repeat treatments every one to three years to maintain glandular function.
Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
As a non-invasive procedure, LLLT uses LED light to warm the eyelids and melt the oils clogging the meibomian glands. Our eye doctor will place an LED mask on your face during this therapy for two to three 15-minute sessions.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Optilight therapy treats dry eye in several ways:
- Reduces inflammation
- Improves tear film quality
- Destroys abnormal blood vessels responsible for inflammation
- Improves glandular function
- Treats blepharitis and reduces mite population
Radiofrequency (RF)
This thermal treatment gently massages and warms the eyelids through high-frequency electrical currents to unclog the meibomian glands. It also stimulates collagen to tighten the skin around the eyes and reduce wrinkles. Patients need multiple sessions of 10 to 30 minutes to achieve results.
Get Optometry Care, Eye Doctor Services, and Dry Eye Treatment Near You from an Optometrist Near You
If you have struggled with dry eye and have yet to receive relief, our Richboro, PA, and Newtown, PA, optometry practice is ready to help. Contact us at EYECARE for You today for a consultation. Call us at (215) 860-9001 or at (215) 485-5384 for optometry care, eye doctor services, and dry eye treatment near you from an optometrist near you. Dr. Kathleen Joyce, Dr. Kiara Lynch, and Dr. Robert DeFloria are here to help.
