Galway’s Eye Discomfort, Diagnosis and Treatment Clinic
Are your eyes uncomfortable and sore? Are your eyes watery or dry or perhaps your eyes are red, itchy and uncomfortable or does it take them a while to “get going” in the morning. Why not book an appointment for our IDRA Dry Eye Evaluation to find the cause of your discomfort and have a treatment plan tailor made for you.
What Does It involve?
At your initial eye discomfort assessment we use a questionnaire to establish your level of discomfort, we then perform a detailed analysis of the front of your eyes, your tear film, and your meibomian (oil-producing eyelid) glands to diagnose the cause of your discomfort.
Based on your assessment and individual diagnosis you will be given a management plan that suits you.
Treatment for Evaporative Dry Eye
IPRL (intense regulated pulsed light) is commonly known for its use in the aesthetic industry, it is also a proven effective treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction (one of the most common causes of evaporative dry eye and eye discomfort) and for demodex.
- IPL is not the first choice treatment for all causes of uncomfortable red eyes
- Suitable patients are carefully selected and counselled on the benefits and any potential contraindications
- IPL painlessly constricts the visibly red, widened blood vessels of the eyelids, reducing inflammation and improving appearance
- The heat involved melts the deep blockages within the meibomian glands, releasing lubricating oil into the tear film
- Evidence suggests that IPL not only clears glands of blockages but also alters the glands to work more efficiently and prevent future blockages
- IPL is a skin rejuvenating procedure. The increased production of collagen following treatment improves eyelid structure
- IPL is also effective in eradicating demodex. Demodex infestation is often contained or managed with tea tree wipes but these do not have a long term effect and must be done daily
- 3-4 initial treatments are required at €120 per treatment approximately 2-3 weeks apart. Following this treatments a top up may be required every 1-3 years
Introducing the TearStim for IPL Treatment
The Tear Stim from Essilor offers a new long lasting solution to manage dry eye
Depending on your assessment and diagnosis we offer a range of effective treatments including punctal plugs, tear duct syringing, meibomian gland expression and nutritional and lifestyle advice.