Dry Eye Center
Do you wake up with dry or red eyes?
Are your eyes burning, itchy, or gritty?
You might have dry eye syndrome.
What is the Lipiflow® system?
The LipiFlow® System is an FDA approved medical device used by Optometric offices to apply heat and pressure to the eyelids to allow the lipids from the blocked eyelid glands to flow into the tear film. Your doctors at the Carlson Eyecare Centers will determine if the LipiFlow® System is an appropriate treatment option you based on a complete exam of your eye health, including evaluation for blocked glands (Lipiscan™) and associated dry eye symptoms.
Watch video about the Lipiflow® system
What are the indications for Lipiflow® treatment?
The LipiFlow® System is intended for the application of localized heat and pressure therapy in adult patients with chronic cystic conditions of the eyelids, including meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), also known as evaporative dry eye or lipid deficiency dry eye.
The LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System consists of a Console and a single-use sterile device, known as the Activator, and has a drug-free mechanism of action. Eye care professionals use the LipiFlow System to treat MGD patients in-office with confidence and efficiency. The Lipiflow System represents more than 10 years of dedicated research and is protected by more than 30 patents.
Currently, this procedure is not covered by any insurances, although we are hoping this may change with time. I was the first one in my office to try the procedure and can say that it was easily tolerated and has really helped. See how it works here