The American Institute of Physics recognizes the efforts of optometrists and mathematicians in finding new treatments for dry eyes. IPL or intense pulsed light therapy is an effective dry eye treatment. It can help you achieve better eye health by improving tear quantity and quality. Here are the benefits of IPL therapy for your dry eye relief.

Ends Demodex Infestation

Demodex mites live in the same area as your meibomian glands. The IPL energy goes straight into the chromatophores of their exoskeleton. This eradicates the Demodex mites, as well as the bacteria they carry. This reduces the bacterial load on your eyelids. Eliminating the source of your eyelid’s chronic inflammation enhances the quality of the lipid layer and the fluidity of the lipids.

Removes Atypical Blood Vessels

The right wavelengths come out when the light passes through its filter. The hemoglobin in the telangiectatic blood vessels absorbs the incident light. This causes blood vessels to close and blood to clot. The process decreases inflammatory mediators that contribute to meibomian gland dysfunction. It also destroys the blood vessels that maintain swelling. This improves the symptoms of dry eye syndrome.

Changes Meibum Secretion

The secretions of meibomian glands contain more saturated fats when there is chronic inflammation. Studies show that saturated fats have a higher melting point, warmer than your body’s temperature. That is why the meibum does not melt into the lipid layer of the tear film. It then blocks the meibomian glands. Research reveals that IPL melts the meibum either by changing the oil’s structure or melting it during the treatment.

Improves the Meibomian Gland’s Structure

Studies prove that IPL can excite the activities of acinar cells. This improves the microstructure of meibomian glands. The effect is referred to as the photomodulation effect. This process encourages cell activity. IPL targets the root causes of dry eye disease. It interrupts the aggressive cycle of inflammation that triggers this condition.

Improves Eyelid Function and Fights Aging

Cytochrome C in your mitochondria is active in the ETC or electron transport chain. This structure improves the production of ATP. It absorbs IPL light energy. The process improves collagen synthesis, as well as stimulates fibroblasts in your eyelids. This prevents your eyelids from losing elasticity and firmness as you age. IPL also reduces incomplete blinks, which decreases tear evaporation and increases meibum secretion.

Other Benefits

IPL therapy alleviates dry eye symptoms. It slows the progression of dry eye syndrome. This treatment helps improve your quality of life because it relieves your discomfort. Here are the other known benefits of IPL therapy for dry eye relief:
 

• It saves you money.
   

• It produces lasting results.
   

• It targets symptoms and the underlying cause of dry eye disease.
   

• It is painless.
   

• It is a low-risk treatment.
   

• It is a quick procedure.
   

• It allows you to return to your normal activities right after the session.
   

• It reduces your dependency on dry eye drops.

IPL therapy is an easy and quick way to relieve your dry eye symptoms. It can help you achieve a better quality of life. At Waco Vision Source, we help our patients maintain or improve their eye and vision health. You can drop by our facility in Waco, Texas, for an in-person consultation. Please call 254-776-8119 to set an appointment or ask about our IPL treatment packages for dry eye disease.