The dry eye is a condition in which there is a consistant lack of moisture in the eye. The cornea is not moisturised enough, and this in turn causes discomfort. The so-called “dry eye” is a common problem and affects 5–35% of the population during their lifetime.
Common complaints:
tingling
pain
tears
A dry eye forces the lacrimal glands to produce tears quickly, but the tears produced in a hurry do not have the substances that keep the tear fluid in the eyelid.
so-called „glowing eyes”
sensitivity to light – particularly disturbed by daylight bulbs
eye strain
incapacity to work
it is easier to listen than to watch the TV in the evenings
Kreutzwaldi Eye Center and our Turman Eye Clinic are the only clinics in Estonia and the entire Baltic region with the OptiLight IPL device. Come and be a part of revolutionary dry eye treatment in our clinics.
The innovative OptiLight IPL is the only device, which has been specifically designed for the treatment of dry eyes, and which has been approved by the FDA. With the OptiLight IPL, we can treat dry eye, stye, hailstone, and dry eye induced fascial rosacea and acne.
Dr. Rolando Toyos – the co-author of this method and device – has given additional training to our staff during a business visit.
How does the OptiLight IPL treatment work?
OptiLight IPL treatment is performed with a device that produces intense pulsating light (flashes of light). The method is designed to suit all skin types.
Light directed at the skin:
reduces skin inflammation (e.g. rosacea) and inflammation of the eyelids (e.g. blepharitis).
the quality of the tear film improves,
reduces skin inflammation (e.g. rosacea) and inflammation of the eyelids (e.g. blepharitis).
OptiLight IPL is a supplementary treatment procedure that is performed in addition to other treatments.
quick and simple,
the number of charges determined by the program is directed under each eye, on the cheek and temporal region,
a course of 3–4 sessions every 1–2 weeks,
safe and pain-free.
Your ophthalmologist must be aware of any other medical procedures that are being performed, have recently been performed or are planned to be performed in parallel with OptiLight IPL treatment. Also, inform your ophthalmologist about any other health-related changes during the OptiLight IPL treatment course.
IPL treatment cannot be performed when:
your skin is impaired, damaged by inflammation or inflamed,
your hormonal changes are disorderly (uncontrollable),
you have been exposed to artificial UV radiation,
you have used tanning products in the last two weeks,
you have been sunbathing in the previous 2 weeks or plan to sunbathe in the following 2 weeks after the IPL treatment.
If you have any of the following conditions, be sure to consult a dermatologist before starting treatment:
cancer
vitiligo
lupus erythematosus
psoriasis
epilepsy
facial herpes
an ongoing photosensitising therapy
