LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation: Effective Relief for Chronic Dry Eye
Unclog meibomian glands and restore natural tear production in just 12 minutes at Bermel Vision & Aesthetics.
Got Dry Eye? There's a New Treatment for That!
Thirty million Americans suffer from Meibomian gland dysfunction, which causes the majority of dry eye cases. Learn how the LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System can help address it—in the blink of an eye.
What many longtime dry eye sufferers may not realize is that it's often caused by Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which occurs when the tiny Meibomian glands in eyelids become stopped up and unable to protect the tear film—a thin layer of fluid that covers the outer surface of the eye.
While MGD has traditionally been hard to treat, there’s a breakthrough therapy that’s making it far simpler to do: the LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System, which uses a cutting-edge device to heat up and massage away the blockage.
Never Heard of MGD? Let Us Break It Down for You
The most likely culprit is poor blinking. The science of blinking is downright fascinating: Every time we do so, we activate the muscles around our Meibomian glands, squeezing each one and causing the functional glands to secrete a droplet into the tear film. The droplets fall into your tear film and create its lipid layer or the outermost layer. When you’re not blinking fully or frequently enough, the lipid layer stays stagnant, turning from a nice olive oil consistency to more of a thicker oil. This blocks the gland, leading to the symptoms we classically associate with dry eyes, such as burning and itching.
Eventually, if a Meibomian gland stays plugged up with that thick white stuff for long enough, it will die off, and your symptoms will grow even worse.
What is LipiFlow for Dry Eye?
LipiFlow® is an FDA-cleared, in-office treatment that applies precise heat to the inner eyelids and gentle pulsatile pressure to the outer eyelids, melting blocked oils in the meibomian glands and expressing them effectively. This addresses the primary cause of evaporative dry eye (MGD affects over 80% of dry eye patients) by restoring natural oil production for a healthier tear film—unlike drops that only provide temporary relief.
Primary Benefits: Dry Eye Relief
- Clears blocked meibomian glands → Liquefies and evacuates hardened oils for improved gland function.
- Enhances natural tear quality → Reduces evaporation, grittiness, burning, redness, and blurred vision.
- Long-lasting results → One 12-minute treatment often provides relief for 9-12 months or more; many patients reduce or eliminate drop usage.
- Clinically proven → Studies show significant symptom improvement with minimal side effects.
- Comfortable and precise → Automated system ensures consistent, effective results.
LipiFlow Treatment for Dry Eyes: What to Expect
- Quick, relaxing 12-minute session with numbing drops for comfort (most patients feel only mild warmth).
- Disposable activators placed on your eyes—no downtime, resume activities immediately.
- Often a single treatment; maintenance sessions as needed based on Dr. Bermel's evaluation.
- Can be combined with other therapies (like IPL) for enhanced results.
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