Do you have dry eye? The most effective treatment with pulsed light

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Are you suffering from irritation, itching, dryness, redness or excessive tears? It is estimated that 60% of the Spanish population over 45 years old are suffering from dry eye syndrome without a diagnosis. This relates to around 5 million people in Spain, mainly women in the menopausal age range.

Fortunately, new technology can now provide us with more data so we can better understand what is happening with each patient, establish personalised guidelines for each case and abandon obsolete protocols for more effective and safer results.

For this reason, and due to the high prevalence of the disorder, in addition to the conventional treatments, we have also equipped our centres with innovative high-intensity pulsed light technology, which is a non-invasive and painless treatment for stimulating the meibomian glands to improve the vision of patients with dry eye syndrome without the need to enter the operating room.

The difference is in the details

Are you suffering from irritation, itching, dryness, redness or excessive tears?+-

Do I have dry eye? Take our OSDI test!+-

Treatment for dry eye syndrome: Pulsed light (IPL)+-

What does a session involve?+-

Symptoms of dry eye+-

What our patients think

Juan Manuel S. G.  72 years

Patient treated for dry eye with pulsed light.

Previously I had a lot of discomfort when I went inside dry spaces, such as cinemas or theatres, and it would only get better when I went outside. Now I can even read and watch TV without any discomfort. In fact, it’s been days since I’ve used eye drops and I feel absolutely fine.

Ana R.  56 years

Patient treated for dry eye with pulsed light.

It has improved my life immensely. I no longer feel constant pain in my eyes. Both my eyes feel more lubricated, I use less eye drops and I can handle the cold and wind better. The constant inflammation that I had in my upper and lower eyelids has also gone down.

Frequently asked questions

What role do artificial tears play in the treatment of dry eye?+-

Artificial tears are eye drops that help to lubricate the eye area to prevent dryness and irritation. There are numerous brands available but none are capable of replacing our own tear film as its complex properties are difficult to imitate. If you’re only suffering from mild dry eye, using artificial tears may provide enough relief, normally in combination with ointment at night.

After a pulsed light session, should I follow some form of procedure at home?+-

Are all cases of dry eye the same?+-

No. There are various different types, depending on the quantity of natural tears, their quality and the level of evaporation. The most common type is related to the meibomian glands, due to the secretion of low-quality lipids, which causes the tears to evaporate more easily. There are four different levels according to the severity, with level 4 being the most debilitating.

Why is dry eye so common?+-

Over recent years there has been a notable increase in ophthalmology consultations with patients suffering from dry eye syndrome. Among the many different causes (age, menopause, etc.), there are also environmental factors and other causes that may not actually seem relevant, such as diet and stress, which can have a negative impact on the health of our eyes. But above all, digitisation and our increasing exposure to computer, tablet and mobile phone screens is causing us to blink less often, which means our tears evaporate more easily.

Can dry eye be cured with natural remedies?+-

No, dry eye cannot be cured with natural remedies. However, we would recommend including foods rich in omega-3 in your diet, such as oily fish and nuts, as they will help your body produce the necessary oils to keep your eyes lubricated. It is also a good idea to drink plenty of liquids, stay away from cigarette smoke and give your eyes a rest from electronic devices.

We respond to the most frequently asked questions about dry eye on our YouTube channel.

Why choose Oftalvist?

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More than 45 clinics in Spain and 20 surgical units in major hospitals.

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