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September 28 & October 12
Special Halloween Event October 27
8:00am - 12:00pm
Receive a free Dry Eye test and savings!
Did you know there are nearly 30 million people in the United States and over 300 million worldwide who have been diagnosed with dry eye? Most of us have learned to live with eye discomfort and have become dependent on drops or other treatment methods that only offer temporary relief. This has been due to a lack of understanding that the root cause of most dry eye is now known to be a chronic and progressive condition, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction or MGD.
Extensive computer, smartphone, and tablet use has contributed to a significant increase in partial blinking.
Blinking stimulates the meibomian glands to secrete oils and spread a protective oil layer across the tear film. When we
partially blink the eyelids do not touch, so there is no pressure applied at the meibomian glands to release these oils. Over time the oils harden in our meibomian glands and blockages develop.
Everyone is at risk for MGD as a result of evaporative stress (caused by not blinking, contact lens wear, use of
technology, certain medication, etc.) and aging. While aging is unavoidable, we can reduce the evaporative stress by properly treating MGD.
Gland blockages can be removed and gland function can be restored with Lipiflow. Through advances in
the application of vectored thermal pulsation (VTPTM) technology, the LipiFlow treatment is administered with
Visit us at the Rochester Public Market and get tested for Dry Eye - it's free, so why not?
The Rochester Eye & Laser Team : May 24, 2017 11:06:00 AM
The Rochester Eye & Laser Team