Dry Eye is a chronic condition that can have a significant impact on your quality of life, causing a foreign body sensation in your eyes as well as pain, blurry vision, and dry or watery eyes. Untreated, it can even lead to further eye health complications. Despite these effects, many dry eye sufferers are not aware that they’re suffering from a diagnosable condition, or that real treatments exist beyond another bottle of drops.
At Advanced Eye Care Professionals, Dr. Amy Rudser has pursued specialized training in advanced dry eye therapies, including intense pulsed light treatment, so Lakeville patients have access to the same technology used at leading dry eye centers without traveling into the metro area.
We’re proud to offer OptiLight by Lumenis to our patients, specially designed for dry eye management. OptiLight is a light based, triple pulse, non-invasive treatment performed in the area below the eyes. It is the first and only IPL FDA-approved for dry eye management, and it is backed by more than 20 clinical studies. The treatment is safe, gentle, and performed right in our office.
OptiLight uses regular light, passed through a specific filter to create a triple pulse that reduces the inflammation typically associated with dry eye disease in the eyelids and helps restore function to the meibomian glands, the tiny oil glands that keep tears from evaporating too quickly. Most dry eye is evaporative, meaning the tear film breaks down faster than it should, which is exactly what OptiLight is designed to address.
OptiLight is most often recommended for patients dealing with:
Not every case of dry eye responds the same way, which is why we review contraindications with you in person and confirm candidacy during a dry eye evaluation appointment rather than assuming from symptoms alone.
Every OptiLight treatment plan starts with a dedicated dry eye evaluation. Dr. Rudser reviews your symptoms, examines the meibomian glands and tear film, and discusses whether OptiLight, or a combined approach alongside a treatment like TearCare, fits your specific case. Most patients complete a short series of sessions, spaced several weeks apart, before symptoms are reassessed.
If your eyes feel gritty, burn by the end of the day, or water more than usual, the most reliable next step is a comprehensive dry eye evaluation. Coverage for OptiLight varies by plan, so our team will verify your vision and medical insurance benefits, including EyeMed, VSP, and Spectera, before your visit. Schedule an appointment online or contact us to see the next available time.
Most patients who benefit from OptiLight complete a series of four treatment sessions spaced about two to four weeks apart. Dr. Rudser tailors the exact schedule to how your meibomian glands and tear film respond after each session. Many patients continue with periodic maintenance treatments once or twice a year to keep symptoms under control.
Are you ready to up-level your eye care experience? Reach out to Advanced Eye Care Professionals for more information about our services. We’re happy to help!
