Dry Eye Treatment

What Are the Symptoms of OSD?

Advanced dry eyes may damage the front surface of the eye, impair your vision, and limit your ability to succeed with eye surgeries such as LASIK or lens replacement.

Depending on the severity of your symptoms, we offer effective treatment solutions for OSD.

  • Redness

  • Irritation

  • Scratchiness

  • Burning

  • Watery eyes

  • Fluctuating vision


Depending on the root cause of your dry eye and the severity of your symptoms, your doctor will outline an individualized plan to treat your Ocular Surface Disease (OSD).

How is Dry Eye Treated?

The ocular surface is carefully examined using high magnification and precise diagnostic equipment to determine which areas of the tear film are affected. Our doctors will then create an initial treatment plan, which may include:

TempSure EyeEnvi™
A non-invasive procedure that revitalizes the oil glands along the eyelid margins.

Lumenis Optima™ IPL
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology delivers controlled pulses of light to the skin, helping reduce inflammation and improve skin tone and collagen production.

LipiFlow®
LipiFlow® delivers controlled heat to the inner eyelid and gentle pressure to release oils from blocked meibomian glands.

Note:
TempSure EyeEnvi™ and Lumenis Optima™ IPL may also offer cosmetic benefits such as softening wrinkles and evening skin tone.

Amniotic Membrane Technology
Uses amniotic-derived tissue to promote advanced healing of the ocular surface.

Autologous Serum Tears
Customized eye drops made from your own blood, used to treat various ocular surface diseases.

Scleral Lenses
Large, dome-shaped contact lenses that create a fluid reservoir over the cornea, providing comfort and moisture.

Additional Methods

  • Omega-3 supplements to support healthy meibomian gland function

  • Lid margin hygiene to manage blepharitis and improve oil flow

  • Prescription medications such as Restasis®, Xiidra®, or Cequa™ to reduce inflammation

What Is Ocular Surface Disease (OSD)?

Ocular Surface Disease (OSD) is one of the most common eye disorders,
affecting about 20% of the population.

It occurs when one or more components of the tear film become unbalanced. Clogged meibomian glands (oil glands along the upper and lower eyelid margins) are responsible for up to 86% of dry eye symptoms. Meibomian gland loss is progressive, but early intervention can slow it down significantly.

Poor meibomian gland function also reduces the production of our natural “emergency eye wash” tears. Damage to goblet cells — which produce mucous tears that nourish and protect the eye — can further impact eye comfort and vision.

Mild Moderate Severe Loss

Understanding the complex makeup of your tears is essential in determining proper treatment.
At Invision Eye Health, we use advanced diagnostic technology to assess and manage all levels of dry eye and OSD.

What Are the Risk Factors?

Common Dry Eye Risk Factors

Age
Most people over 40 experience some dry eye symptoms

Contact Lenses
Long-term use can lead to dry eye symptoms

Gender
Women are more prone to dry eye due to hormonal changes from pregnancy, contraceptive use, and menopause

Medications
Antihistamines, decongestants, blood pressure meds, and antidepressants may reduce tear production

Medical Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and thyroid disorders can increase the risk

Demodex Blepharitis

Caused by microscopic mites or bacteria in the eyelashes

Additional Methods

  • Prolonged screen time

  • Infrequent blinking

  • Exposure to wind, smoke, or dry climates

Refractive Surgery
LASIK and other procedures can increase symptoms of dryness