Suffering from dry, itchy, red or burning eyes?
Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the most common eye conditions. More than 86% of Dry Eye cases are caused by MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction).
The disease has a significant impact on the quality of life, with symptoms such as foreign body sensation, pain, blurry vision, dry or watery eyes.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a revolutionary Smart Treatment, adopted by Smart Vision Optometry, which effectively breaks the dry eye vicious cycle – providing long lasting results.
“A few years ago, my eyes were constantly tearing up. I spent a small fortune trying several different eye drops– none of them worked. I finally had IPL treatment. Love it!”
– Anna Heata Mosconi
“As a pilot, having dry, irritated eyes is unacceptable. Drops provided a temporary solution but putting them in my eyes all day was a big inconvenience. After a few treatments with IPL, my vision was back to normal. I’ve recommended the treatment to all my fellow workers who suffer from the same problem.”
– Josh Bauer, Commercial Pilot
How does it work?
SMART VISION IPL Technology
Our unique energy-based technology uses IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) to stop the vicious cycle of dry eye due to MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction):
- Alleviates abnormal blood vessels and reduces inflammatory process
- Reduces the Demode x mites and bacterial load
- Restores tear film and gland morphology
Smart Vision IPL, effectively treats Dry eye Disease and – with long-lasting results and improved overall skin appearance.
Smart Vision IPL Treatment
Your Smart Vision Optometrist will apply coupling gel on the treatment area to ensure comfort. You will wear IPL protective shields throughout the treatment session for eye safety. You may experience a warm sensation as light is applied to the skin, but this is normal: the treatment is gentle with minimum discomfort. Each session lasts approximately 15 minutes.
Following the Smart Vision IPL procedure, your Smart Vision Optometrist may express your meibomian glands as an optional procedure.
What is it?
Smart Vision IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a revolutionary treatment. It gently and effectively treats Meibomian Gland Dysfunction with maximum safety and comfort. Treatment is customised to each patients skin type and condition.
Is It Safe?
Smart Vision IPL is next-generation IPL technology. This first-of-its-kind light-based therapy uses a patented OPTT M technology with SapphireCool tips to treat the eye area (periocular regions) safely, gently and effectively.
What should I expect?
What happens after treatment?
Immediately following treatment, you may experience some redness around the treated areas: this will usually disappear within a few hours. In most cases, you can apply makeup straightaway, and return to your daily activities the same day. Your Smart Vision Optometrist will advise you to stay out of direct sunlight for a few days after treatment and apply sun screen.
Patients usually report an improvement in their dry eye signs and symptoms after their second or third treatment. Four to five sessions with two to four weeks in between are typically needed to achieve optimum results.
We recommend that, after your full treatment session, you consult your Smart Vision Optometrist about maintenance treatments (usually once every 6 months) to ensure the best long term results.