Dry eye treatments
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Dry eye treatment is chosen based on its specific cause and severity, so there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Artificial tears First-line treatment to lubricate the eye's surface and relieve symptoms.
Dry eye treatment is chosen based on its specific cause and severity, so there's no one-size-fits-all approach.
Artificial tears
First-line treatment to lubricate the eye's surface and relieve symptoms.
Eyelid hygiene
Daily cleaning of the eyelid margin to keep the meibomian glands working well.
Warm compresses
Help thin out meibomian gland secretions and improve their drainage.
IPL (intense pulsed light)
An in-office treatment for more persistent cases of meibomian gland dysfunction.
Anti-inflammatory drops
For cases with a significant inflammatory component on the eye's surface.
The first step is always identifying which type of dry eye you have — evaporative, from low tear production, or mixed — so treatment targets the actual cause, not just the symptoms.