Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) & Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) ‑ Dry Eye

Treatment for Dry Eye

Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment are safe, painless, in‑office procedures that effectively treat the cause of Dry Eye Disease, with studies demonstrating symptoms improving up to 96%¹

During IPL, gentle pulses of light are delivered to heat the skin around the meibomian glands to melt any obstructions present in the glands. This stimulates the natural flow of oil into the tears, which stabilises the tear film.

Similarly, LLLT uses low‑level light to stimulate cellular activity and improve the function of the meibomian glands, enhancing tear production and quality.

While artificial tears, warm compresses, and eyelid scrubs can help soothe dry eyes, they only provide short‑term relief, whereas IPL and LLLT treat the underlying cause to ensure long‑lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.

Either treatment can be incredibly beneficial for dry eye symptoms and your optometrist will work with you to recommend combination or individual treatments.

Dry Eye Disease

Dry eye disease is a common condition that is generally caused by a combination of blocked eye glands and a lack of tears.

It can profoundly impact eye comfort, vision function, quality of life, work productivity and triggers a cycle of ocular surface damage, inflammation and worsening dry eye symptoms such as:

• Burning, gritty, red, tired, itchy eyes

• Sensitivity to light

• Blurry vision

• Excessive tearing

• Difficulty wearing contact lenses

You can read more information about dry eye disease and dry eye syndrome here.