The Cork Eye Clinic are delighted to announce that we have acquired a new revolutionary device for the treatment of dry eyes due to Blepharitis/Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), the E-Eye IPL machine.
We are the very first ophthalmologist clinic in Ireland providing this exciting new treatment.
IPL targets the blood vessels surrounding the oil-producing glands of the eyelids (known as the Meibomian glands) resulting in better eyelid appearance and better function of the eyelid gland.
The theory is that the pulses of infra-red light of a specific wavelength emitted during IPL treatment target inflamed vessels in the eyelids, shutting them down. These vessels called "telangiectactic vessels" are familiar to anyone with acne rosacea, and look like tiny spider veins. They are bad news for dry eyes, as they invade the eye lid margin and consequently inflame the important oil-producing glands of the eyelid, the Meibomian glands.
The E-Eye uses intense regulated pulsed light which has been designed precisely for treating dry eyes caused by MGD. It is the first and only medical device in the world to do this.
A minimum of four treatments over a 3-4 month period is recommended. At the Cork Eye Clinic we perform the treatments on site at our fully equipped Dry Eye Clinic. Treatment takes about 15 minutes per eye and is performed in a relaxed environment.
The E-Eye emits a “cold light” and it is non-invasive, totally painless and entirely harmless to the eyeball.
Dry eye patients often complain about the conventional treatment options available:
IPL treatment is effective because not only can it alleviate the symptoms associated with dry eye syndrome, it can directly treat the primary cause of the condition and slow the progression of the chronic dry eye, all without drops.
(quoted from the manufacturer)
This is an ideal treatment for patients who have tried traditional treatments for their dry eye syndrome with little to no success or who are tired of having to undergo continuous repeated treatments to find any relief from their symptoms.
In one clinical trial performed in New Zealand 86% of participants noted a reduction in symptoms in the treated eye after the third treatment. In another 3 year retrospective study over 90% of respondents to the IPL treatment improved in both ocular appearance and subjective improvement in symptoms.
The effectiveness of the treatment will depend upon the application of a specific treatment protocol. This involves 4 sessions administered at Day 0, 2 weeks later, 4 weeks later and another 4 weeks later.
6 monthly top-up appointments of one IPL session are recommended to maintain the effectiveness of the treatment.
After thoroughly reading and completing the consent form please ensure you bring it the day of your first treatment.
Please ensure that you have no cosmetic products on your skin prior to treatment.
If you would like any more information about IPL please do not hesitate to contact the practice on 021-4341030 or bgolchin@corkeyeclinic.ie