We often get patients who work in jobs where they’ve spent many years, many hours a day, sitting in front of screens, which can make them more susceptible to conditions such as meibomian gland dysfunction.
Typically, these patients experience significant symptoms, including burning. itching, redness, and dryness throughout the day, and they’re looking to improve the quality of their life. By the time we get to IPL, they’ve tried prescription medications and over-the-counter products like warm compresses, drops and lid wipes, as well as in-office treatments like LipiFlow or heat treatments in the eyelids, all without success.
So, these are the ideal patients for IPL. We’ve seen a lot of success, especially with the new Optilight by Lumenis, in treating a lot of these patients, and providing them with the improved quality of life they’re looking for.