My mom suffered from dry eyes very badly, she was constantly putting warm washcloths over her eyes and putting different types of eye drops. Before she passed, she completely stopped watching TV, because she couldn’t stare at the screen for too long. 🙁
Only worked well on left eye, right eye still has pain on the left corner(close to ear), tear films look the same on both eyes, did my last treatment on July 1st, so still waiting for my glands to fill up after mgx, maybe it will get better on that eye and I will be able to get off xiidra(do not like this medication).
Yes, I have had the IPL treatment done 3 times that they recommend at the clinic ( here in Sweden ) last year in September .The relief lasted a couple of months only. Never bothered to go on a fourth , which is optional. So, with the heatwave going on here in Scandinavia , dry eye problems is flaring up once again. Although prior to the treatment last year, I tried taking extra virgin cod liver oil which also has natural vitamin A in it everyday and actually noticed the effect
Seriously. WTF is up with this. Just called my insurance and they don't cover. Even the Mayo Clinic has a study showing an improvement in 77 percent of patients with MGD using IPL.
My doctor recommend this and I'm doing as much research on it. I appreciate all the help!! I need relief its hard to drive at times with this. Thank you!
I would love to see you partner with Dr. Dray (or another dermatologist) to do a series of videos on (1) IPL (2) retinol (3) red light and (4) warm compresses, discussing whether they’re safe for both the eyes and the skin around the eyes, their potential impact on the eyes vs. their impact on the skin around the eyes, and ways to minimize risks for both eyes and skin.
This was so informative. Thank you! Also, your skin is really glowing! I didn’t realize they did the whole face as well! I’m going to get the procedure done soon and very excited :-) Where I live so, the procedure costs about $1500 for four treatments! So little cheaper than what you said, but it is really expensive! I wish insurance covered it
Yes I have been diagnosed with Meibohm inflammation in March and June this year, so my interest in this solution is very high. Thank you for introducing this! A few days ago on facebook I got an advertisement that a clinic nearby offers this treatment. I will see what my Doctor Eye Health says to this. And I found out that a clinic in Munich (I am in Germany and far away from Munich) wants 1250€/ approx 1470USD for the a bunch of 2 consultations and 4 IPL session, but I hope to get it a little bit cheaper because Munich is a very very very expensive area. The (legal) insurance doesn`t pay for it, I don´t if the private insurance pay for it.
I have trigeminal neuralgia and have been told to get this treatment. Thank you for describing the treatment. Now I know that I will have to very drugged-up to tolerate IPL
I am currently undergoing IPL treatment for both dry eyes and rosacea in Indianapolis at the Price Vision Center. It is has tremendously helpful. My eyes feel better and the rosacea is fading. The main goal for me is to have successful cataract surgery.
My Eye Doctor told me I had blocked oil glands but gave no options to remedy this.Thank you so much for this information.I have times that my eyes feel like they are literally going to go up in flames .I can’t function much at all .
I get treated by Dr. Toyos. The entire time I have to tell myself “it’s almost over it’s almost over”. He up’d the intensity the most recent session. Oh boy did it HURT! Lol I’m so happy to be getting these treatments. They are so worth it!
Hello Dr been watching your channel a while now and I appreciate all the info you freely give. My mom had a lot of issues I wish I’d found your channel much earlier. Also youre so smart cute and charismatic it’s unfair to mere humans lol. Keep up the great work you’re helping a lot of people.❤
Oh wow! Thank you! Your comment made me laugh out loud a little. Appreciate knowing the channel has been helping you two. Please let me know if there are other topics you would love to see covered!
@@DoctorEyeHealth you’re welcome. I would like your opinion on how long a healing time between two different eye surgeries, minimum? Do you think more than 2 weeks is necessary?
@@gosman949 I would take at least 3 oxycoden (short acting) before this snapping rubber band operation. It hurts a lot. It's stupid that drs can give the "right patients" oxycoden for this. I have used it for other procedures and it helps a lot. So if really scared. Also haven't really scene stats on how well it works.
@@gosman949 unfortunately it didn’t really have to much help for me, I did a total of 3 treatments and only really felt relief on the first one. Doctor said I should try 1 or 2 more but for the cost, I couldn’t justify it for very little progress you know what i mean?
I have severe MGD and the evaporator type. I have multifactorial causes. I have lost 70 percent of my oil glands . I just had a Lipiflow treatment done a week ago. My dry eye specialist went to that school in Seattle Washington for dry eye. He knows Dr. Periman. I may need both procedures done. I live in Corydon, Indiana. I was told that the University in Bloomington Indiana and a clinic in Indianapolis has the IPL treatment. My eyes hurt so badly. I am hoping and praying that I can regenerate my meibomian glands. I had never heard of this problem before. I am concerned of losing my vision. I have been healthy all my life and didn't smoke or drink. I told my eye doctor about you and your u tube channel. I have learned so much from you and my eye doctor was impressed with my knowledge. I love your channel and appreciate you trying to help us all with dry eyes of all forms. If you know of any great clinic, please let me know . Ty Blessings!
I just found your channel and it has been very informative, so for awhile my right eye when I go to sleep and then get up in the middle of the night to go to bathroom my eye is almost sealed shut I never really thought anything because I was half asleep and didn't realize it until my other eye was started to do that and realized that my right eye was almost sealed shut I just thought well I didn't realize it sooner because I was half asleep and didn't realize it was anything except half asleep until the other one was doing it briefly then I got concerned.???
@@DoctorEyeHealth I recently had my 1st IPL treatment. It didn't hurt at all but that burst of light is so intense. I'll be doing 4 treatments for sure.
Dear Dr Your are young and very advanced..love it !! Now please tell us truth if other compony latest IRPL® technology better as they say then IPL used drs in USA ?
I did 4 sessions of IPL for my MGD and ocular rosacea. The only difference i saw was a nice big hole in my wallet. Sure my eyes felt better for a few days after but my symptoms returned after
I am getting it done soon and am hopeful that it helps my MGD. I'm sorry it did not work for you. Lipiflow worked for me at first, but it did not last either. I'm getting 4 IPLs and 1 Lipiflow hoping that will help.
@@serwandizayee1644 yes, my meibomian glands look healthy. They took pictures. They say I express oils just fine. They did say I have MGD caused by ocular rosace. I get capped mdg all the time. So I am left confused what's going on.
Same here. I had four sessions and didn't really see a result. I noticed after the procedure, my eyes were whiter and the redness on my eyelids and under eye was reduced but after a few days, it went back to the same old. My doctor recommended two more treatments and that's an extra $1,000. Did they use the cornea shields for you? They used the IPL on my eyelids and under eye.
@@prince.fatalis yes, they used the sheild for my eyes. I started to experience symptoms after my last IPL treatment such as sensitivity to light and hot showers. Sunglasses and cold water or ice pack helps alot. I am never doing IPL again
Thank you for the great video. Question: did you do IPL on your eyelids? If so, what type of cornea shield was used? - I had mine done with a plastic shield but read on a journal is supposed to be a gold plated one? I’m confused. There are some documented cases of Uveitis/ Iritis side effects so I’m re considering if continuing IPL therapy. Thank you again.
Had my first session 2 weeks ago, going in for my second now. I don't think it hurts much. TBH, i don't mind if it's a few minutes of agony. It's better than a lifetime of burning, aching eyes that are getting stuck into your skull.
Just wanted to say: I had my second IPL treatment earlier today. I was feeling improvements in my symptoms a few days after the first session, so I expect that to continue. Absolutely NOTHING improved my symptoms whatsoever until IPL. Even at this early stage, I highly encourage you to seek it out if you have MGD/Evaporative Dry Eye. Thanks Dr. Allen! You inspired me to do this.
I wanted to update this comment. I'm 2 weeks past my final IPL session (4 total) and my TBUT went from 1 second in my right eye and 0 seconds in my left eye, to 10 seconds in both eyes. That's right. My TBUT is currently normal. I had an iLux session after my third IPL. So taken together, these two things REALLY helped. I still have irritation in my eyelids from blepharitis, but the stinging/burning from dry eye is currently gone.
5-6 months ago I had 3 sessions as my doctor recommended to treat my dry eyes and yes they do help so much to the point that you don't have to relay on artificial drops anymore. Just keep in mind that this is not permanent and you would have to do 1 more session every 6 months or so to maintain.
@@julieprieto2209 I haven't experienced any changes within the past 5 months but now since my eyes are becoming dry again, I'm going to have to do another session soon.
I had IPL done- a total of 4 sessions and much of my eyelid swelling has decreased. (I only really had issues with my left eye due to a recurrent stye that damaged my meibomian glands). I'm trying to decrease the swelling further with an anti-inflammatory diet to knock out the ocular rosacea. I feel like I had the perfect storm of blepharitis and demodex and every other thing including allergies in my left eye! It's been a journey for sure. I'm about to start on Tyrvaya. Fingers crossed I'll be able to wear mascara again in 2022! Thank you for the informative videos!!
Hi 👁 Very informative Just one question how is the ipl laser used for eye 👁 different from the ones used for hair removal any different light 💡 or wavelength??
I have dry eyes and have had IPL, which was extremely effective. It sting like a rubber band snap, accurate description. Recommend the treatment as it has helped the most.
Please, everyone, there are no cures, but hopefully, somethings allows us to manage this horrendous condition or disease. I'm so great full for honesty. Sadly alot of dryeye doctors withhold info or just don't know. Most drain us of our funds, I now work 2 jobs most of my money is spent on my eyes. We really need to stick together and continue to talk. What works for some might not work for others and as we know there a severity levels. Best of luck and thank you all for zny help.
Start taking omega 3 supplements in a high dose. In 2-3 months it will change your life. I had the worst pain from dry eyes it did wonders. Also try the manuka eye gel by optimel - it is amazing
Very information as always Dr. A! I know about IPL as I am into researching all kinds of skin treatments. I love your honesty about the pain, most places will sugar coat and say things like "a little sting" but most people I know who have had IPL say it hurts.
Hey Dr Allen! Love your videos. You saved my eyes! I wanted to ask is the IPL better than the ILUX? I had one session of ILUX and it did help but always wondered if there was another procedure that could do more then that.
iLux is great but iLux just heats the glands and expresses them. IPL operates on a completely different level. A lot of clinics, mine included, will do a combination of heat therapy (Like iLux) and IPL for best results.
I had my first 4 sessions 2 years ago with the Lumenis M22. No significant improvement. Then when the OptiLight came out I had another 4 treatments with both the OptiLight and the M22 this year. After those treatments and still no significant improvement my provider just happened to be getting a training from a Lumenis representative so I decided to add another 4 sessions. After the training, they changed the treatment to include the upper eyelids as well. I'm now having the upper eyelids done with the OptiLight and the lower eyelids with the M22. I'm not expecting much, as the settings are pretty low for this new protocol and the past treatments, on the highest settings, didn't help with my ocular rosacea at all. The blood vessels are all still there. So by the end of this year I will have had 12 sessions of IPL for a lot of money (not covered by insurance in my country) and very little improvement. I have noticed, from watching videos like this one, that there's quite a difference in how the treatment is done between all the different providers; some use eye shields inside the eye sockets and can therefore use higher settings, some only shield the eyelids. It probably makes a big difference. It actually didn't hurt at all by the way and they treated me according to all the latest protocols and sometimes on the highest settings, so it might be a case of sensitivity?
IPL works a bit like metabolism in the body. It increases the oil gland production. However, the effect fades with time. Age, stress and screen time can degrade its positive effects
hey thanks for asking!!! It was hypochlorous acid spray. Great for killing bugs and cleaning the eyelids and face. There are many brands out there, Avenova - Eyelove - Ocusoft all make forms of it.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Hi Dr. Allen, I'm glad they asked this question. I'm a scleral lens consultant, ophthalmic technician, and optician and I cannot tell you how many times I recommend HOCl spray for patients who have dry eye or contact lens intolerance. Can you do a video explaining how HOCl works and how it is effective as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory topical? I don't think enough people know just how good it is for your eyes and skin in general.
We have and use this instrument at our office! It is freaking amazing! I’ve been through IPL treatment at work, and it does help so much with dry eyes and mgd. And yes. I will agree that it does hurt. But the results are so worth it.
I've had IPL done as a photofacial skin treatment so when I learned it could help my extreme dry eye, I didn't bat an eye (pun intended haha). The sting is tolerable and absolutely worth it for the results, which are practically immediate. I highly recommend getting the treatment, but unfortunately it is not cheap. I hope more studies are done and more clinics offer this treatment. It has really made a difference for me. Even using a FDA approved at home IPL device has helped to maintain my results, but I don't recommend one of those devices for anyone who has not already had IPL done.
Wow thanks for sharing your experience, July! The clinic where I practice in MN just acquired one so I am very excited to start sharing it with our patients.
Hello Julie, we can buy this IPL device and do it at home? I did IPL but only 3 treatments. I have a question on the IPL teatment, I felt heat in the back of my eyes, is that normal?
@@estrellaestrella4660 I would recommend talking to your doctor with regards to feeling it in the back of your eyes. The at home device is not as powerful as the unit your doctor is going to have.
Hi Julie I have found IPL for hair removal and tried it with sleep mask on eyes. Even I hard press around my eyes, I still can see some red light. Do you think this light might hurt our eyes? Do you see light when have IPL by your doctor?
Hello, I am so very glad you were honest and said it hurt, because I've two treatments and both times, It really did hurt. The treatment took between 5 to 7 minutes, with little breaks when I needed them. I'm not at all wimpy. I walked on a leg with a broken fibula for three days. But I dread these treatments. The good thing is that it's all over in seven minutes or so, and it is helping with the inflammation in my eye and my doctor was able to get a lot of old, thickened oil out of my eyelids and my eyes and skin did look amazingly better afterwards. I have been very fortunate. My doctor charges $175.00 a treatment for both eyes. She's a very young, kind doctor and is very passionate about treating dry eye disease.
Unfortunately it is not recommended for darker skin. Can we have a video about LLLT and the differences between IPL and LLLT treatments especially for chalazions?
@@totokitech4019 I’ve only had one treatment so far. The procedure doesn’t hurt at all except when it went over a red spot on my face. My eyes were sore a couple days after, kinda felt like styes. But I got anti-inflammatory drops for a week to help. I did decrease OTC drop usage after round one but my blurry/cloudy vision is still there. I’ll come back to this comment after each procedure! 2nd one is 3/25.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I had one session done in China. With the metal eye shield, the light felt very intense to the point that I felt it was way too bright for my eyes. Is this normal? I stopped after the first session because i worried it may damage my eyesight. I didn’t feel much difference in my condition.
Hi. Thanks so much for this info. I had 1 IPL treatment and it didn’t hurt. Going back in 2 days for another treatment. I will ask her to turn up level so that I can at least feel something.
I just had my 1st IPL treatment. I had to shave very close 1st. Even the pre treatment hurt! It hurt like the dickens! I did not know what to expect. I was very happy when he was done! For 4 treatments spread apart by about a month and $400, or each single treatment was $500! I hope it works! Thanks for your explanations; they were right on the $$!!
Hi Doctor, I've been recommended IPL in Hong Kong. I don't think its overly recognised here yet however one doctor I've seen has said it will help my recurring styes in my left eye (along with some swelling) and not only help resolve the current one but prevent future ones and help my MGD too. Is this the case? Are there side effects and what is the rate of success? Will it be a permanent resolution - I feel like I have a lot of questions even though I am leaning more towards getting it done.
Dr Allen, thanks for your very insightful videos. I have a quick question. I cannot decide which treatment I should go for - IPL or Lipiflow. Do you have any preference between the two treatments? Thank you.
IPL helps to switch on the oil glands, so they are more active. It also helps to reduce inflammation,, bacteria and demodex. IPL disrupts the vicious cycle of dry eyes. Lipiflow helps unblock the glands. Often a series of IPL's followed by Lipiflow helps
I have had Lipiflow a few times and it helps for a few months, but then it wanes. My Doc said to combine Lipi with IPL for best results. I'm getting ready to start that treatment soon. She is doing 4 IPLs and 1 Lipi. I hope it works.
I have been Dx with ocular rosacea. I have been using the mibo mask at home and doing mibo treatments and they were helping, but not enough. So I paid for the 4 IPL treatments and all my miobial glands are back open and working. What was IPL like? Painful at time, but I found each treament less painful. The light burst is very intense and I it startled me at times. I did whole face IPL.
My doctor did both. I had 4 treatments of ipl then lipiflow to finish it off. It's been almost 2 years now and my eyes are still great. Worth every penny. Sad that insurance doesn't cover it...
After a year of dry eyes, multiple drs, multiple eye drops I found a Dr who specializes in dry eyes. I have dry eyes and mgm. Used IPL AND had my mgms expressed. I’ve only had 1 treatment and it was unbelievable. Just After 1 treatment I am experiencing relief. 3 more treatments to go. The pain was minimal compared to dry itchy red miserable eyes I’ve had to deal with.
I've been doing IPL for dry eyes for +2 years now. It is the best solution I've found in the market. My eyes' health has improved so much, and I don't usually feel dry eye symptoms. During summer I would say it's the worst time, heat affects your eyes as the eye tear evaporates quickly. Also, pollution and lack of humidity both have a high impact on the eyes. In my case, when I started the treatment I had 4 IPL sessions every two weeks. After that, I only go back when I feel dry eye symptoms, which usually occurs every 4 months. This treatment is widely spread already and is present in many countries. I am from Madrid (Spain), and here the price ranges from € 150 to 250 ($ 160-270). So, it is much cheaper than in the US (considering the prices mentioned in the video), and the professionals we have here are some of the best in the world. So great quality-price ratio...Maybe when you come visit Spain you can drop by the ophthalmologist to have your IPL session done ;)
I’ve had IPL done also with Lumenis M22. No numbing gel. No metal eye shield but just the stick-on one as in your video. Minimal pain. Outer cheek felt like a light rubber band snapping. Rest of the face felt almost nothing. Expressed my own glands afterwards. Looking forward to the results.
@@Analekt Unfortunately I'm one of the few who have more stubborn MGD. 10 treatments later, still have dry eyes. Not sure how much improvement, as I forgot to do OSDI (or the like) prior to starting. I am loving Optimel eye drops though. Unlike every other over-the-counter drop, this REALLY stings on instillation but then provides relief from the burn of dry eyes for hours afterwards!
@@phillip3979 no. Dr Toyos' protocol does not use metal shields. There are many variations in treatment but we stick to the Toyos protocol- the doctor who invetned IPL for treating dry eyes.
@@lifelovesme Well I hope you find the answers to the issue. I went from immense pain to three years without need eye drops in the day. I wasn’t cured by IPL but it was massive improvement to the point i would only notice my dry eyes with very bright screens and near bed time. I hoping to go back as had huge flare up recently and redo treatment. I hopefully i get the same results and this time i will yearly visit for IPL.
I’m so worried about having the metal shields placed to have this done. That’s what my doctor recommended. My MGD/evaporative dry eye is due to LASIK that I had 14 months ago.
Hello doctor can you please answer my question.My question is does using mobile phones too much can cause eye floaters.My age is 18 and I am suffering from floaters problem from last two months even I am not mypoic.You are soo knowledgeable please answer my question.
Hey Dr. I have another question! I hope you can help in any way. I just stumbled across something called IRPL and apparently from the research I did, it's newer and more effective than IPL. Have you heard anything about this? Any thoughts?
Has anyone else experienced pretty intense pain with the manual expression of the oil afterword's? My specialist in Boston uses 2 Q-tip type things and it kills!
Ive had IPL on my face and body for aesthetic reasons like skin texture, hyperpigmentation and redness with great success. Im an RN and worked at a MedSpa where IPL and laser treatments were performed. We never used eye covers for IPL but we did for laser resurfacing with erbium and yag lasers. Where I live, 400$ to 600$ is standard for an IPL facial treatment so the price is similar. Never knew it could also be applied to the eyes!!!
Eye covers are important for protecting your eyes during IPL. Eyelid skin is thinner than the face or other areas. So the energy used is lower. Machines like the Lumenis M22 or Optilight have presets for eyes
in N.Y. my Dr. has offered IPL to me for $1600.00! I really need help, my vision is now affected, but the $$ is Killer! Why isn't this covered? Since IPL is absolutely NOT cosmetic, and most patients report relief, hmm ?
IPL eye treatment makes the glands switch on better. Some people notice an effect for over two years. However, it's important to have regular eye checks to make sure your eyes are healthy
@@leighplowman8584 Thank you for your reply. I already had session 2 of IPL. My symptoms have improved. However, I still have a strange sensation inside my eyes. I wonder if my eyes are going to feel back to normal after session 3. I also wonder if it is a must to continue with heat, massage and cleaning. Thank you!
Dr. Allen, I bought the popular ULIKE IPL hair removal machine for home use. I read the directions and test patched a spot on the side of my neck. I was wearing the IPL glasses as tightly to my eyes as possible, but there are still gaps in coverage due to the fact they're IPL glasses and not goggles. Are the IPL glasses safe enough? My eyes feel slightly odd after like an old fashioned camera flash. I'm regretting not closing my eyes tightly. The directions that come with it don't tell you to close your eyes as well, is that necessary? Going forward I would do it though. I'd greatly appreciate to hear your opinion, thank you.
Do you have dry eyes? Have you had IPL treatment? What has been your experience?
My mom suffered from dry eyes very badly, she was constantly putting warm washcloths over her eyes and putting different types of eye drops. Before she passed, she completely stopped watching TV, because she couldn’t stare at the screen for too long. 🙁
Only worked well on left eye, right eye still has pain on the left corner(close to ear), tear films look the same on both eyes, did my last treatment on July 1st, so still waiting for my glands to fill up after mgx, maybe it will get better on that eye and I will be able to get off xiidra(do not like this medication).
Yes, I have had the IPL treatment done 3 times that they recommend at the clinic ( here in Sweden ) last year in September .The relief lasted a couple of months only. Never bothered to go on a fourth , which is optional. So, with the heatwave going on here in Scandinavia , dry eye problems is flaring up once again. Although prior to the treatment last year, I tried taking extra virgin cod liver oil which also has natural vitamin A in it everyday and actually noticed the effect
@@bmtcdc did you have the gland expression done after each treatment?
@@paul8926 That is super tragic to hear Paul... Sorry to hear that.
I don't understand why insurance companies don't cover treatment for dry eyes.
Our insurance coverage has really gone down hill
Seriously. WTF is up with this. Just called my insurance and they don't cover. Even the Mayo Clinic has a study showing an improvement in 77 percent of patients with MGD using IPL.
Thanks for producing this video. It was very informative.
As a person with severe dry eye condition, I really apprectiate these videos. Thanks doc !
THANK YOU SO MUCH! That means a lot. I hope you are able to find some relief.
Same here. I am yet to find a treatment. Let me know if you find anything 👍🏽
@@Sam-AlexanderR u ok now???..please reply🥺
I m suffering
R u ok now???..please reply🥺
I m suffering
The entire eye industry needs to stop milking profits out of its patients.
My doctor recommend this and I'm doing as much research on it. I appreciate all the help!! I need relief its hard to drive at times with this. Thank you!
I would love to see you partner with Dr. Dray (or another dermatologist) to do a series of videos on (1) IPL (2) retinol (3) red light and (4) warm compresses, discussing whether they’re safe for both the eyes and the skin around the eyes, their potential impact on the eyes vs. their impact on the skin around the eyes, and ways to minimize risks for both eyes and skin.
Yes! Along with radiofrequency in office and if at home devices help at all.
This was so informative. Thank you! Also, your skin is really glowing! I didn’t realize they did the whole face as well! I’m going to get the procedure done soon and very excited :-)
Where I live so, the procedure costs about $1500 for four treatments! So little cheaper than what you said, but it is really expensive! I wish insurance covered it
Yes I have been diagnosed with Meibohm inflammation in March and June this year, so my interest in this solution is very high. Thank you for introducing this! A few days ago on facebook I got an advertisement that a clinic nearby offers this treatment. I will see what my Doctor Eye Health says to this. And I found out that a clinic in Munich (I am in Germany and far away from Munich) wants 1250€/ approx 1470USD for the a bunch of 2 consultations and 4 IPL session, but I hope to get it a little bit cheaper because Munich is a very very very expensive area. The (legal) insurance doesn`t pay for it, I don´t if the private insurance pay for it.
Hi!Doc keeps watching on your Chanel 😍
Thank you! I appreciate you!
I have trigeminal neuralgia and have been told to get this treatment. Thank you for describing the treatment. Now I know that I will have to very drugged-up to tolerate IPL
Hi! Yes- can you discuss the difference between Lipiflow and IPL?
I’m so glad you were honest about how it feels! I’m autistic and had to have my first IPL session last week and I had to heavily sedate myself
Oh yeah! It snaps for sure. Especially if you have any rosacea or superficial blood vessels.
I wish there was an ophthalmologist in my area of Pennsylvania like you who is as proactively involved in research like you.
I am currently undergoing IPL treatment for both dry eyes and rosacea in Indianapolis at the Price Vision Center. It is has tremendously helpful. My eyes feel better and the rosacea is fading. The main goal for me is to have successful cataract surgery.
My Eye Doctor told me I had blocked oil glands but gave no options to remedy this.Thank you so much for this information.I have times that my eyes feel like they are literally going to go up in flames .I can’t function much at all .
Hey.. R u ok now.. Please reply🥺🥺
I m suffering
I get treated by Dr. Toyos. The entire time I have to tell myself “it’s almost over it’s almost over”. He up’d the intensity the most recent session. Oh boy did it HURT! Lol
I’m so happy to be getting these treatments. They are so worth it!
Glad they're working well for you!
great explanation
Hello Dr been watching your channel a while now and I appreciate all the info you freely give. My mom had a lot of issues I wish I’d found your channel much earlier.
Also youre so smart cute and charismatic it’s unfair to mere humans lol.
Keep up the great work you’re helping a lot of people.❤
Oh wow! Thank you! Your comment made me laugh out loud a little. Appreciate knowing the channel has been helping you two. Please let me know if there are other topics you would love to see covered!
@@DoctorEyeHealth you’re welcome.
I would like your opinion on how long a healing time between two different eye surgeries, minimum? Do you think more than 2 weeks is necessary?
I had my first treatment. Felt immediately better.
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did it feel like a rubber band hitting your eyes? Like the doc said?
@@gosman949 I would take at least 3 oxycoden (short acting) before this snapping rubber band operation. It hurts a lot. It's stupid that drs can give the "right patients" oxycoden for this. I have used it for other procedures and it helps a lot. So if really scared. Also haven't really scene stats on how well it works.
Thank you for excellent informations but IS this a short terme or longterm review
Excellent question! It does have both short term and long term effects, but many people often need maintenance treatments.
Just left my eye dr and they recommended this! I am super excited for this and praying it works as it did for you!!
and how has it been with the eye treatment?
@@gosman949 unfortunately it didn’t really have to much help for me, I did a total of 3 treatments and only really felt relief on the first one. Doctor said I should try 1 or 2 more but for the cost, I couldn’t justify it for very little progress you know what i mean?
I have severe MGD and the evaporator type. I have multifactorial causes. I have lost 70 percent of my oil glands . I just had a Lipiflow treatment done a week ago. My dry eye specialist went to that school in Seattle Washington for dry eye. He knows Dr. Periman. I may need both procedures done. I live in Corydon, Indiana. I was told that the University in Bloomington Indiana and a clinic in Indianapolis has the IPL treatment. My eyes hurt so badly. I am hoping and praying that I can regenerate my meibomian glands. I had never heard of this problem before. I am concerned of losing my vision. I have been healthy all my life and didn't smoke or drink. I told my eye doctor about you and your u tube channel. I have learned so much from you and my eye doctor was impressed with my knowledge. I love your channel and appreciate you trying to help us all with dry eyes of all forms. If you know of any great clinic, please let me know . Ty Blessings!
I'm in the same boat. I hope they can regenerate.
me 2, did it help with the both of you?
I just found your channel and it has been very informative, so for awhile my right eye when I go to sleep and then get up in the middle of the night to go to bathroom my eye is almost sealed shut I never really thought anything because I was half asleep and didn't realize it until my other eye was started to do that and realized that my right eye was almost sealed shut I just thought well I didn't realize it sooner because I was half asleep and didn't realize it was anything except half asleep until the other one was doing it briefly then I got concerned.???
Hope you’re well ❤
Hey did you ever get the IPL? And did it help?
A doctor actually saying a procedure hurts 🥰 thank you!
Just trying to keep it 100! Thanks Nina!
@@DoctorEyeHealth I recently had my 1st IPL treatment. It didn't hurt at all but that burst of light is so intense. I'll be doing 4 treatments for sure.
Yes! Thank you for being honest. IPL freakin hurts and I laugh when other eye doctors say it’s so gentle. Nope!
Yeah, it hurts! Feels like scalding hot water being dropped on your face.
@@nano411 Great I'm having this done in the morning
Love your videos Dr. Just curious if you have strabismus? If you do could you do a video about it? Thanks and keep up the good work. Thanks
Thanks so much Doug!!! That is next weeks video! No joke
Dear Dr Your are young and very advanced..love it !! Now please tell us truth if other compony latest IRPL® technology better as they say then IPL used drs in USA ?
I did 4 sessions of IPL for my MGD and ocular rosacea. The only difference i saw was a nice big hole in my wallet. Sure my eyes felt better for a few days after but my symptoms returned after
I am getting it done soon and am hopeful that it helps my MGD. I'm sorry it did not work for you. Lipiflow worked for me at first, but it did not last either. I'm getting 4 IPLs and 1 Lipiflow hoping that will help.
Were your Meibomian gland open as normal condition?
@@serwandizayee1644 yes, my meibomian glands look healthy. They took pictures. They say I express oils just fine. They did say I have MGD caused by ocular rosace. I get capped mdg all the time. So I am left confused what's going on.
Same here. I had four sessions and didn't really see a result. I noticed after the procedure, my eyes were whiter and the redness on my eyelids and under eye was reduced but after a few days, it went back to the same old. My doctor recommended two more treatments and that's an extra $1,000. Did they use the cornea shields for you? They used the IPL on my eyelids and under eye.
@@prince.fatalis yes, they used the sheild for my eyes. I started to experience symptoms after my last IPL treatment such as sensitivity to light and hot showers. Sunglasses and cold water or ice pack helps alot. I am never doing IPL again
Thank you for the great video. Question: did you do IPL on your eyelids? If so, what type of cornea shield was used? - I had mine done with a plastic shield but read on a journal is supposed to be a gold plated one? I’m confused. There are some documented cases of Uveitis/ Iritis side effects so I’m re considering if continuing IPL therapy. Thank you again.
Had my first session 2 weeks ago, going in for my second now.
I don't think it hurts much. TBH, i don't mind if it's a few minutes of agony. It's better than a lifetime of burning, aching eyes that are getting stuck into your skull.
Thanks!
Just wanted to say: I had my second IPL treatment earlier today. I was feeling improvements in my symptoms a few days after the first session, so I expect that to continue. Absolutely NOTHING improved my symptoms whatsoever until IPL. Even at this early stage, I highly encourage you to seek it out if you have MGD/Evaporative Dry Eye. Thanks Dr. Allen! You inspired me to do this.
I wanted to update this comment. I'm 2 weeks past my final IPL session (4 total) and my TBUT went from 1 second in my right eye and 0 seconds in my left eye, to 10 seconds in both eyes. That's right. My TBUT is currently normal. I had an iLux session after my third IPL. So taken together, these two things REALLY helped. I still have irritation in my eyelids from blepharitis, but the stinging/burning from dry eye is currently gone.
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@@OdinTheUnderwhelming R u still Ok??
@@OdinTheUnderwhelminggood job man, hope it can be me soon
@@OdinTheUnderwhelming Has your lipid layer improved?
5-6 months ago I had 3 sessions as my doctor recommended to treat my dry eyes and yes they do help so much to the point that you don't have to relay on artificial drops anymore. Just keep in mind that this is not permanent and you would have to do 1 more session every 6 months or so to maintain.
Thanks!
Nad. Does the effect of the IPL have any change with the seasons? Or it maintains despite the seasons?
@@julieprieto2209 I haven't experienced any changes within the past 5 months but now since my eyes are becoming dry again, I'm going to have to do another session soon.
Do you have history of LASIK surgery?
@@kelly_mj No, I do not.
I had IPL done- a total of 4 sessions and much of my eyelid swelling has decreased. (I only really had issues with my left eye due to a recurrent stye that damaged my meibomian glands). I'm trying to decrease the swelling further with an anti-inflammatory diet to knock out the ocular rosacea. I feel like I had the perfect storm of blepharitis and demodex and every other thing including allergies in my left eye! It's been a journey for sure. I'm about to start on Tyrvaya. Fingers crossed I'll be able to wear mascara again in 2022! Thank you for the informative videos!!
Hi Christine. I have similar condition. What is anti-inflammatory diet?
@@jannaerouslanova1115 green smoothies for breakfast, cutting down on sugars, increasing plants- look for "diets to reduce inflammation".
@@candroniful Have you had relief by improving your diet?
@@candroniful same. Any updates?
@@joshuafernandez4304 sticking to anti-inflammatory diet and consistent lid hygiene has really helped. It's taken a long time but overall much better.
Good Dr. We for Irag
Hi 👁
Very informative
Just one question how is the ipl laser used for eye 👁 different from the ones used for hair removal any different light 💡 or wavelength??
I have dry eyes and have had IPL, which was extremely effective. It sting like a rubber band snap, accurate description. Recommend the treatment as it has helped the most.
I'm so glad you had good results with it!
Your dry eye cured now
Is eyebrow hairloss something to be worried about? I assume they could be covered in the same way as your eye lashes.
He’s honest , because I did the treatment and hurt and got burn , but is worthy
Would/could this treatment actually get rid of chronic red veins on the sclera ?
Please, everyone, there are no cures, but hopefully, somethings allows us to manage this horrendous condition or disease. I'm so great full for honesty. Sadly alot of dryeye doctors withhold info or just don't know. Most drain us of our funds, I now work 2 jobs most of my money is spent on my eyes. We really need to stick together and continue to talk. What works for some might not work for others and as we know there a severity levels. Best of luck and thank you all for zny help.
You are so right!
Start taking omega 3 supplements in a high dose. In 2-3 months it will change your life. I had the worst pain from dry eyes it did wonders. Also try the manuka eye gel by optimel - it is amazing
yes you just wonder if they are money grabbing.
Dr. Allen what caused your dry eyes. And what age did you get it?
Dear Doctor Eye - can you tell me is there any danger in removing the veins near the eye? Could reduced blood supply not cause issues?
Very information as always Dr. A! I know about IPL as I am into researching all kinds of skin treatments. I love your honesty about the pain, most places will sugar coat and say things like "a little sting" but most people I know who have had IPL say it hurts.
Hey Dr Allen! Love your videos. You saved my eyes! I wanted to ask is the IPL better than the ILUX? I had one session of ILUX and it did help but always wondered if there was another procedure that could do more then that.
Following. Same question for me. Considering IPL but wondering how iLUX is different/same? I know ILUX is a newer device.
iLux is great but iLux just heats the glands and expresses them. IPL operates on a completely different level. A lot of clinics, mine included, will do a combination of heat therapy (Like iLux) and IPL for best results.
I had my first 4 sessions 2 years ago with the Lumenis M22. No significant improvement. Then when the OptiLight came out I had another 4 treatments with both the OptiLight and the M22 this year. After those treatments and still no significant improvement my provider just happened to be getting a training from a Lumenis representative so I decided to add another 4 sessions. After the training, they changed the treatment to include the upper eyelids as well. I'm now having the upper eyelids done with the OptiLight and the lower eyelids with the M22. I'm not expecting much, as the settings are pretty low for this new protocol and the past treatments, on the highest settings, didn't help with my ocular rosacea at all. The blood vessels are all still there. So by the end of this year I will have had 12 sessions of IPL for a lot of money (not covered by insurance in my country) and very little improvement. I have noticed, from watching videos like this one, that there's quite a difference in how the treatment is done between all the different providers; some use eye shields inside the eye sockets and can therefore use higher settings, some only shield the eyelids. It probably makes a big difference.
It actually didn't hurt at all by the way and they treated me according to all the latest protocols and sometimes on the highest settings, so it might be a case of sensitivity?
I just did a bit of a search here in the UK. Not only do you need 3-4 treatments, but you need one a year!
IPL works a bit like metabolism in the body. It increases the oil gland production. However, the effect fades with time. Age, stress and screen time can degrade its positive effects
Can you comment on lower and upper lid treatments?
Hello!!! This light is emitted through fiber?? thank you
Dr Allen after you washed your face what did you spray on your face? Thank you for all the great info 😀
hey thanks for asking!!! It was hypochlorous acid spray. Great for killing bugs and cleaning the eyelids and face. There are many brands out there, Avenova - Eyelove - Ocusoft all make forms of it.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Hi Dr. Allen, I'm glad they asked this question. I'm a scleral lens consultant, ophthalmic technician, and optician and I cannot tell you how many times I recommend HOCl spray for patients who have dry eye or contact lens intolerance. Can you do a video explaining how HOCl works and how it is effective as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory topical? I don't think enough people know just how good it is for your eyes and skin in general.
We have and use this instrument at our office! It is freaking amazing! I’ve been through IPL treatment at work, and it does help so much with dry eyes and mgd.
And yes. I will agree that it does hurt. But the results are so worth it.
💯💯💯 thank you for sharing!!
Dry Eye is an epidemic. The machine will be very busy.
Sir your dry eye cured
@@mrinvestor1932do you suffer?
Hi Doc! Is this procedure available to dogs?
Thank you so much for sharing, but I have a question, witch one is better lipiflow or this treatment?
My eye doctor is doing both on me
I've had IPL done as a photofacial skin treatment so when I learned it could help my extreme dry eye, I didn't bat an eye (pun intended haha). The sting is tolerable and absolutely worth it for the results, which are practically immediate. I highly recommend getting the treatment, but unfortunately it is not cheap. I hope more studies are done and more clinics offer this treatment. It has really made a difference for me. Even using a FDA approved at home IPL device has helped to maintain my results, but I don't recommend one of those devices for anyone who has not already had IPL done.
Wow thanks for sharing your experience, July! The clinic where I practice in MN just acquired one so I am very excited to start sharing it with our patients.
Hello Julie, we can buy this IPL device and do it at home? I did IPL but only 3 treatments. I have a question on the IPL teatment, I felt heat in the back of my eyes, is that normal?
@@estrellaestrella4660 I would recommend talking to your doctor with regards to feeling it in the back of your eyes. The at home device is not as powerful as the unit your doctor is going to have.
Hi Julie I have found IPL for hair removal and tried it with sleep mask on eyes. Even I hard press around my eyes, I still can see some red light. Do you think this light might hurt our eyes? Do you see light when have IPL by your doctor?
First treatment done! Finally some relief. Can not wait for second treatment!
Hello, I am so very glad you were honest and said it hurt, because I've two treatments and both times, It really did hurt. The treatment took between 5 to 7 minutes, with little breaks when I needed them. I'm not at all wimpy. I walked on a leg with a broken fibula for three days. But I dread these treatments. The good thing is that it's all over in seven minutes or so, and it is helping with the inflammation in my eye and my doctor was able to get a lot of old, thickened oil out of my eyelids and my eyes and skin did look amazingly better afterwards. I have been very fortunate. My doctor charges $175.00 a treatment for both eyes. She's a very young, kind doctor and is very passionate about treating dry eye disease.
Hi Karen, thanks for your comment! Did you see any change ? Improvements?
what doctor where is she located
Where is she located?
Great video thank you if it helps eye & help & face big + if not cheap!
Unfortunately it is not recommended for darker skin. Can we have a video about LLLT and the differences between IPL and LLLT treatments especially for chalazions?
gosh you uploaded this 1 minute ago, fastest time Ive commented. plus ive got dry eyes :(
I’m getting my treatments done in March and I’m so excited 😊
Hello how you feel now?
@@totokitech4019 I’ve only had one treatment so far. The procedure doesn’t hurt at all except when it went over a red spot on my face. My eyes were sore a couple days after, kinda felt like styes. But I got anti-inflammatory drops for a week to help. I did decrease OTC drop usage after round one but my blurry/cloudy vision is still there.
I’ll come back to this comment after each procedure! 2nd one is 3/25.
Thank-you for sharing the information about this treatment.
Is there any risk of damage to eyesight from this treatment? 👁️
As long as there is placement of eye shield, no. But without the shields the light can hurt the retina
@@DoctorEyeHealth I had one session done in China. With the metal eye shield, the light felt very intense to the point that I felt it was way too bright for my eyes. Is this normal? I stopped after the first session because i worried it may damage my eyesight. I didn’t feel much difference in my condition.
Hi. Thanks so much for this info. I had 1 IPL treatment and it didn’t hurt. Going back in 2 days for another treatment. I will ask her to turn up level so that I can at least feel something.
I just had my 1st IPL treatment. I had to shave very close 1st. Even the pre treatment hurt! It hurt like the dickens! I did not know what to expect. I was very happy when he was done! For 4 treatments spread apart by about a month and $400, or each single treatment was $500! I hope it works! Thanks for your explanations; they were right on the $$!!
Can this treatment help with getting rid of a Chalaizon?
Could you please share your opinion that how does IPL treatment compare to lipid low for MGD?
Hi Doctor,
I've been recommended IPL in Hong Kong. I don't think its overly recognised here yet however one doctor I've seen has said it will help my recurring styes in my left eye (along with some swelling) and not only help resolve the current one but prevent future ones and help my MGD too. Is this the case? Are there side effects and what is the rate of success? Will it be a permanent resolution - I feel like I have a lot of questions even though I am leaning more towards getting it done.
I’ve had 4 sessions and already felt better after my 2nd
How do you feel about it today?
Are you still okay now
How are you doing
Are you still ok
Is there risk of losing your eyesight like there is in Lasic eye surgery?
Dr Allen, thanks for your very insightful videos. I have a quick question. I cannot decide which treatment I should go for - IPL or Lipiflow. Do you have any preference between the two treatments? Thank you.
Would love to know this too! Thanks
Same!! Let us know please 🙏
IPL helps to switch on the oil glands, so they are more active. It also helps to reduce inflammation,, bacteria and demodex. IPL disrupts the vicious cycle of dry eyes. Lipiflow helps unblock the glands. Often a series of IPL's followed by Lipiflow helps
@@leighplowman8584 It seems that IPL is better then?
I have had Lipiflow a few times and it helps for a few months, but then it wanes. My Doc said to combine Lipi with IPL for best results. I'm getting ready to start that treatment soon. She is doing 4 IPLs and 1 Lipi. I hope it works.
Love you sir ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey doctor do you have any meibomian gland loss?
I have been Dx with ocular rosacea. I have been using the mibo mask at home and doing mibo treatments and they were helping, but not enough. So I paid for the 4 IPL treatments and all my miobial glands are back open and working. What was IPL like? Painful at time, but I found each treament less painful. The light burst is very intense and I it startled me at times. I did whole face IPL.
Hi, from where you’ve done IPL ?
What do you think about SunSync? Is it a lot different from Transitions?
I was shocked , because this video is not clearly visible for my eyes 😱, then later I found I watched it in 144p resolution 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oh dang! Yeah you should be able to watch in 4K!
*_Please do a comparison on your thoughts on IPL Vs. iLux Vs. Lipiflow! Pros and cons of each._*
Yes please
Ipl is best I guess
Yes
My doctor did both. I had 4 treatments of ipl then lipiflow to finish it off. It's been almost 2 years now and my eyes are still great. Worth every penny. Sad that insurance doesn't cover it...
How do you find a doctor who offers this?
Is it the same as e-eye treatment?
After a year of dry eyes, multiple drs, multiple eye drops I found a Dr who specializes in dry eyes. I have dry eyes and mgm. Used IPL AND had my mgms expressed. I’ve only had 1 treatment and it was unbelievable. Just After 1 treatment I am experiencing relief. 3 more treatments to go. The pain was minimal compared to dry itchy red miserable eyes I’ve had to deal with.
How does Lumenis compare to Lipiflow? I've done Lipiflow and it helps for a while.
I saw in your thumbnail that it was also done on the upper eyelid? Is it safe to do it on the upper eyelid without the corneal shield?
Can lumenis IPL for dry eye be used past the orbit up towards the lash line?
IPL with Dr. Periman! Definitely notice a difference. It was awesome meeting you!! 🙂
Awesome technology that's proven in more ways than one! It needs to move from cosmetics to eye health care insurance approval.
hi is it possible to treat Sjogren's syndrome eyes drying?
I've been doing IPL for dry eyes for +2 years now. It is the best solution I've found in the market. My eyes' health has improved so much, and I don't usually feel dry eye symptoms. During summer I would say it's the worst time, heat affects your eyes as the eye tear evaporates quickly. Also, pollution and lack of humidity both have a high impact on the eyes. In my case, when I started the treatment I had 4 IPL sessions every two weeks. After that, I only go back when I feel dry eye symptoms, which usually occurs every 4 months. This treatment is widely spread already and is present in many countries. I am from Madrid (Spain), and here the price ranges from € 150 to 250 ($ 160-270). So, it is much cheaper than in the US (considering the prices mentioned in the video), and the professionals we have here are some of the best in the world. So great quality-price ratio...Maybe when you come visit Spain you can drop by the ophthalmologist to have your IPL session done ;)
Hola amigo, como vas con tu tratamiento de ojo seco
Cuántas sesiones te haces cada 4 meses?
@@christianh5933 con 1 es suficiente. El tratamiento es efectivo en mi caso
The only problem is it would be a long vacation in Spain for 4 treatments spaced 2-3 weeks apart! 😜
Me puedes recomendar algún oftalmólogo que haga el tratamiento en Madrid? Gracias
What do you think about ESW tearstim device?
I’ve had IPL done also with Lumenis M22. No numbing gel. No metal eye shield but just the stick-on one as in your video. Minimal pain. Outer cheek felt like a light rubber band snapping. Rest of the face felt almost nothing. Expressed my own glands afterwards. Looking forward to the results.
So any updates by now Anna? :)
@@Analekt Unfortunately I'm one of the few who have more stubborn MGD. 10 treatments later, still have dry eyes. Not sure how much improvement, as I forgot to do OSDI (or the like) prior to starting. I am loving Optimel eye drops though. Unlike every other over-the-counter drop, this REALLY stings on instillation but then provides relief from the burn of dry eyes for hours afterwards!
@@lifelovesme I had done by same Dr as Yotuber and they had metal shield. It’s sounds like you didn’t go through the same thing.
@@phillip3979 no. Dr Toyos' protocol does not use metal shields. There are many variations in treatment but we stick to the Toyos protocol- the doctor who invetned IPL for treating dry eyes.
@@lifelovesme
Well I hope you find the answers to the issue.
I went from immense pain to three years without need eye drops in the day. I wasn’t cured by IPL but it was massive improvement to the point i would only notice my dry eyes with very bright screens and near bed time.
I hoping to go back as had huge flare up recently and redo treatment. I hopefully i get the same results and this time i will yearly visit for IPL.
I’m so worried about having the metal shields placed to have this done. That’s what my doctor recommended. My MGD/evaporative dry eye is due to LASIK that I had 14 months ago.
This part worries me too
@@maryathomas4969you won't feel it, they numb your eyes first & it's safer for your eyes.
Hello doctor can you please answer my question.My question is does using mobile phones too much can cause eye floaters.My age is 18 and I am suffering from floaters problem from last two months even I am not mypoic.You are soo knowledgeable please answer my question.
Doc, why does when i saw sharp objects that point to my eyes i feel weird?
Do you recommend IPL over LipiFlow? My doctor is recommending I have both. I just can’t afford that. Please advise.
I wish you were my dr!
Hey Dr. I have another question! I hope you can help in any way. I just stumbled across something called IRPL and apparently from the research I did, it's newer and more effective than IPL. Have you heard anything about this? Any thoughts?
yeah i have the same question. Still dont know for sure
What is the time period between the three sessions?
Has anyone else experienced pretty intense pain with the manual expression of the oil afterword's? My specialist in Boston uses 2 Q-tip type things and it kills!
Ive had IPL on my face and body for aesthetic reasons like skin texture, hyperpigmentation and redness with great success. Im an RN and worked at a MedSpa where IPL and laser treatments were performed. We never used eye covers for IPL but we did for laser resurfacing with erbium and yag lasers. Where I live, 400$ to 600$ is standard for an IPL facial treatment so the price is similar.
Never knew it could also be applied to the eyes!!!
Eye covers are important for protecting your eyes during IPL. Eyelid skin is thinner than the face or other areas. So the energy used is lower. Machines like the Lumenis M22 or Optilight have presets for eyes
in N.Y. my Dr. has offered IPL to me for $1600.00! I really need help, my vision is now affected, but the $$ is Killer! Why isn't this covered? Since IPL is absolutely NOT cosmetic, and most patients report relief, hmm ?
Hi Dr. Allen. Thank you for your videos. Based on your knowledge. Could IPL eye treatment heal permanently the meibomian glands in the long term?
IPL eye treatment makes the glands switch on better. Some people notice an effect for over two years. However, it's important to have regular eye checks to make sure your eyes are healthy
@@leighplowman8584 Thank you for your reply. I already had session 2 of IPL. My symptoms have improved. However, I still have a strange sensation inside my eyes. I wonder if my eyes are going to feel back to normal after session 3. I also wonder if it is a must to continue with heat, massage and cleaning. Thank you!
@@julieprieto2209Hey.. R u ok now.. Please reply🥺🥺
I m suffering
@@Priyan0000 No, I still have dry eyes, but I can stand the symptoms.
Two treatments with no improvement yet. Hopeful
Are there any possible complications associated with the procedure? If its as dangerous as lasik I am too scared to do it.
Is this a cure or just temporary treatment?
Dr. Allen, I bought the popular ULIKE IPL hair removal machine for home use. I read the directions and test patched a spot on the side of my neck. I was wearing the IPL glasses as tightly to my eyes as possible, but there are still gaps in coverage due to the fact they're IPL glasses and not goggles. Are the IPL glasses safe enough? My eyes feel slightly odd after like an old fashioned camera flash. I'm regretting not closing my eyes tightly. The directions that come with it don't tell you to close your eyes as well, is that necessary? Going forward I would do it though. I'd greatly appreciate to hear your opinion, thank you.
I wonder why did you feel the need to travel to Seattle for this? Are most doctors unskilled at eye IPL treatments?
I would like to know in what form does image transfer through eye to brain. Like how sound transfer through frequency.
Photoreceptors turn electromagnetic energy into biochemical signals to the brain for processing. Extremely complex and still not fully understood.
What is Lipi flow treatment