Dry, stinging eyes can turn simple tasks into daily frustrations, such as reading a book, driving at night, or staring at a computer screen for work. You might keep bottles of artificial tears in your car, your bag, and your desk drawer—always nearby, but never quite enough. When the irritation keeps coming back, even after using drops or warm compresses, it’s time to explore other solutions for dry eyes.
At Family Eye Care, we offer IPL therapy in Bristol, CT, an advanced treatment that relieves dry eye at the source rather than just masking the symptoms. Learn why your dry eye symptoms aren’t improving and how IPL therapy can help.
Why is my dry eye not getting better?
Chronic dry eye is often more than just a lack of moisture. For many patients, it’s linked to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a condition where the tiny oil glands along your eyelids become blocked. These glands produce the protective oily layer of your tears. When they don’t work properly, your tears evaporate too quickly, leaving your eyes dry and inflamed.
Even high-quality artificial tears or warm compresses may not be enough to treat MGD effectively. Eye drops can provide temporary moisture but do not address the underlying inflammation or gland dysfunction that is often the root cause of the problem. If eye drops are no longer working, our dry eye specialists in Bristol, CT, may recommend intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy to more effectively manage your symptoms.
What is IPL therapy?
IPL therapy is a non-invasive, light-based treatment originally used in dermatology. Today, it’s also proven to help manage chronic or severe dry eye by targeting inflammation and restoring normal function to the meibomian glands.
During IPL treatment, we use the device to administer gentle pulses of light to the skin around your eyes. The light penetrates the skin and reduces inflammation, improves circulation, and unclogs the blocked oil glands. The light therapy allows your eyes to retain moisture better and function more comfortably.
In conclusion
At Family Eye Care, we are committed to providing comprehensive care for our patients with dry eyes and a range of other conditions. If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of relief from traditional treatments, IPL therapy offers a promising alternative.
By targeting the root cause of your symptoms, IPL eye treatment can help you achieve the lasting comfort and eye health you deserve. Schedule an appointment today to find out if IPL therapy is right for you.