Dry Eye Solutions

Are you suffering from burning, red, irritated eyes? Do your eyes feel tired after a long day of work at the computer? You may be one of the millions of people suffering from Dry Eye Disease. Dr. Obertynski will complete several diagnostic tests followed by a thorough examination of the ocular surface to develop a personalized treatment protocol just for you.
University Eye Care is excited to be among the first in Michigan to offer the state-of-the-art Lipiflow procedure for dry eye! A majority of patients have evaporative dry eye, which results from a deficiency in the oily lipid layer of the eye’s tear film. This occurs when the oil glands in the eyelids (the Meibomian glands) become blocked — a condition called MGD–or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Without the oily protective layer, the tears evaporate more quickly, leading to dry eye symptoms. Using thermal pulsation, Lipiflow heats the inside of the lids with simultaneous external pressure to the outside lids. This removes Meibomian gland blockage and restores gland function.

In addition, University Eye Care is now offering the newest technology to treat MGD, the E>Eye device that delivers Intense Regulated Pulsed Light (IRPL) therapy. This treatment delivers precise infra-red light pulses safely to the skin around the eyelids. Gel will be applied around the eyes and temple area, goggles are placed over the eyes, and a series of five to six flashes will be applied to the skin around each eye. The treatment is gentle and non-invasive. The flashes may appear bright and feel warm but there is no significant discomfort. The treatment protocol involves 3 sessions on day 1, day 15, and day 45.

IRPL targets meibomian gland dysfunction by:

• Reducing inflammation
• Eliminating abnormal blood vessels
• Improving oily flow from the meibomian glands

Improvements in meibomian gland function result in better tear film quality and stability, allowing your eyes to feel more comfortable. IRPL also helps preserve the presence and function of the meibomian glands and prevent further loss or atrophy of the glands.

Dr. Obertynski also performs the Blephex procedure, which painlessly removes crusting and debris from the eyelid margins caused by Blepharitis. Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids caused by an overgrowth of normal bacteria living along the lid and base of the eyelashes. Since the eyelids are difficult to clean, this overgrowth of bacteria and debris can accumulate over many years, greatly exacerbating dry eye symptoms. Thanks to Blephex, Dr. Obertynski can safely and precisely clean and exfoliate your eyelids and lashes, almost immediately improving your symptoms.

University Eye Care offers products for purchase in the office, including tears, eyelid cleansers, heat masks, and vitamin supplements to help with dry eye care. Stop the vicious cycle of dry eyes and come in for a specialized dry eye consultation today!