Grand Rapids Eye Care is excited to announce that we are now offering iLUX® and BlephEx®!
iLUX®
What is iLUX®?
The iLUX® MGD Treatment System is an advanced technology used to treat patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, or MGD, which is a type of dry eye. Dry eye is a chronic eye disease caused by deficiencies in the tear film that affects over 30 million people in the United States. Of those 30 million, 86% suffer from Meibomian Gland Disease or MGD.
WHAT IS MGD?
Every time you blink, a protective layer of moisture called the tearfilm coats the front surface of your eye. An essential part of the tearfilm is an oily layer called meibum. MGD occurs when the meibomian glands that produce meibum get blocked or the secreted meibum is of poor quality which can lead to excessive evaporation of the tear film and dry eye symptoms.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Dryness, grittiness, tired eyes, irritation, burning and sore eyes.
HOW DOES ILUX® WORK?
iLUX® uses a light-based heat to apply therapeutic warming followed by expression to treat blocked glands and encourage the production of healthy oil. iLUX® is a portable and customizable procedure that allows us to tailor the treatment to each individual patient’s dry eye needs. The treatment is fast, only 8-12 minutes for the entire procedure.
BlephEx®
What is BlephEx®?
BlephEx® is a simple in-office procedure performed by us, your eye care professionals. Much like plaque on teeth, your eyelids can accumulate a sticky, hard shell known as biofilm. Over time, this plaque-like biofilm, Demodex, and other difficult to remove debris can build up. In the same way that regular teeth cleanings promote dental health, getting your eyelids cleaned is one way to support healthy eyes.
By gently and effectively cleaning the area around the eyelashes, BlephEx® has been shown to reduce lid debris on the eyelid margin by more than 50%.* (*In symptomatic contact lens wearers (n=17) in a randomized, controlled study of daily contact lens wearers (n=30) © 2021 Alcon Inc)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BlephEx®:
The BlephEx® System is used to remove excess debris on the eyelid margin by a healthcare professional. Numbing drops will be put into your eyes before treatment with BlephEx®.
Ask your eye care professional for a complete list of safety information for BlephEx®.
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR ILUX® or BlephEx®?
If you suffer from dry eye symptoms, use artificial tears or find that you have irritated eyes following device use, call our office or ask your doctor to see if you are a candidate for our new in-office procedures.