LipiFlow® is an advanced and effective treatment method that restores your eyes' natural tear film.
If you have a condition known as Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), you probably experience burning, dryness, itching, and excessive tearing. What many longtime dry eye sufferers may not realize is that most cases are caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), which occurs when the Meibomian glands in eyelids clog up rendering them unable to produce sufficient oil or high quality oil to protect the tear film.
LipiFlow is a breakthrough therapy that helps the glands naturally resume their natural production of oil for the tear film. By applying a cutting-edge device to heat up and massage away the blockage, LipiFlow removes blockages and flushes dead cells from the gland.
A single 12-minute session can offer significant relief to patients suffering from dry eyes and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). For optimal results, we recommend you undergo treatment every 9 to 12 months.
Tears are important function of healthy, comfortable eyes. When dust or small particles enter the eye, tears can form, which in turn clean the eye while keeping the eye moist. Therefore, when tears evaporate too rapidly and the eyes become dry, it can cause itchy eyes, irritation, and general discomfort.
At Issaquah Eyeworks, we use a number of advanced tools to diagnose Dry Eye Syndrome and formulate a custom treatment plan. Below are a few of the advanced diagnostic tools we use when assessing your Dry Eye Syndrome.
LipiScan is a non-invasive testing procedure which helps doctors better assess the health and structure of your meibomian glands. LipiScan generates a multidimensional view of the glands and plays a decisive role in diagnosing and treating the symptoms of DES and MGD.
An Eye Osmolarity Exam (also known as a Tear Osmolarity Test) is an examination of the saltiness of a patients tears. This gives our Doctors insight into the health of the tear film, and can help us diagnose and treat severe eye diseases.
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While side effects are rare and minimal, patients may experience burning, stinging, redness, or inflammation. We’ll be happy to address this and any other questions prior to your treatment.
The cost of LipiFlow varies. It is therefore best to schedule a consultation with our office so that we can quote you the exact price.
Some insurance plans do cover a portion of the costs. However, most insurance plans do not yet cover the cost of LipiFlow. However, we provide our patients with affordable payment solutions and treatment schedules so that you get the relief you need.
Make sure that you are not wearing contact lenses to the visit. Don’t use artificial tear drops, eyelid creams, or ointments 24 – 48 hours before the appointment, and be sure to remove all eye makeup before the treatment.
Yes. LipiFlow is an FDA approved treatment for moderate to severe Dry Eye Syndrome caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Yes, you can drive to your LipiFlow appointment and right after it.
For more information about our LipiFlow treatment procedure and to find out whether it’s right for you, contact Issaquah Eyeworks today. We will be happy to assess your condition and discuss your options.
Our practice serves patients from Issaquah, Seattle, Renton, and Redmond, Washington and surrounding communities. You can give us a call at 425-391-9331, or click the button below to fill out our appointment request form.