The Rochester Eye & Laser Team
Dry Eye & LASIK
The Rochester Eye & Laser Team : May 28, 2024 11:43:16 AM
Dry Eye is a common side effect of LASIK vision correction, often caused by a decrease in tear production due to the reduced sensitivity of...
I treat dry eye very aggressively, with the latest techniques, specifically LipiFlow®, which treats Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), the major cause of Dry Eye.
“It feels great, I mean my eyes can feel the lids moving smoothly."
The LipiFlow® system uses heat and a twelve-minute pressure profile to remove blockages from the Meibomian glands, by heating the glands from the inside, blockages are liquefied. Gentle pressure is applied from outside the lid, from the base of the gland, to the gland opening, removing the blockage and flushing dead cells from the gland.
At the Rochester Eye & Laser Center, we have the technology to treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction which is a major contributor to Dry Eye.
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Do I have Dry Eye or MGD?
The Rochester Eye & Laser Team : Sep 4, 2019 6:00:00 PM
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8 Signs of Dry Eye Syndrome
The Rochester Eye & Laser Team : Mar 14, 2018 7:07:00 AM
OUCH! Dry Eye Syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye and is more common among women....