Dry eye is a multifactorial, complex and chronic disease that affects the ocular surface
and causes discomfort, visual problems and, in some cases, lesions on the cornea and
conjunctiva. Dry eye is a consequence of incorrect volume or function of the tears,
which produce an unstable tear film and disease of the ocular surface. Therefore, and
although its name may be misleading, it consists of much more than simply "not having tears".
and causes discomfort, visual problems and, in some cases, lesions on the cornea and
conjunctiva. Dry eye is a consequence of incorrect volume or function of the tears,
which produce an unstable tear film and disease of the ocular surface. Therefore, and
although its name may be misleading, it consists of much more than simply "not having tears".
It is a chronic syndrome that affects almost 30% of the population, and which requires
personalised diagnosis and treatment. There are various causes and types of dry eye
depending on which the degree of severity and the therapeutic strategy varies to obtain the best results in each patient.
personalised diagnosis and treatment. There are various causes and types of dry eye
depending on which the degree of severity and the therapeutic strategy varies to obtain the best results in each patient.
Treatment with IPL
Intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) treats and relieves the symptoms of certain eye
diseases, such as dry eye and blepharitis. It consists of applying laser to the eyelids to
stimulate the functioning of the Meibomian glands, the dysfunction of which is linked to dry eye and blepharitis. In this sense, the laser acts directly on the cause of the
pathology.
diseases, such as dry eye and blepharitis. It consists of applying laser to the eyelids to
stimulate the functioning of the Meibomian glands, the dysfunction of which is linked to dry eye and blepharitis. In this sense, the laser acts directly on the cause of the
pathology.
IPL treatment manages to:
Reduce inflammation of the eye surface
Improve the quality of the tear film
Stabilise the conjunctival flora (as it has an antimicrobial and antiparasitic effect)
IPL treatment last for 10-15 minutes and does not hurt. However, the patient may
notice flashes of light from the equipment, as well as a certain sensation of heat.
notice flashes of light from the equipment, as well as a certain sensation of heat.
