Dry Eye Technology to Help You Find Relief
Dry eyes can affect more than just your vision, they can impact your daily comfort, productivity, and overall well-being. At Wake Forest Eye Care Center, we combine our technology with a personalized approach to help you achieve lasting relief.
Treatments like Lumecca-I IPL therapy, Forma-I radiofrequency, prescription eye drops, and specially fitted contact lenses are tailored to address the root causes of your dry eye, from inflammation to meibomian gland dysfunction.
Our goal is not just to relieve symptoms but to support the long-term health of your eyes so you can feel your best every day. Take the first step toward healthier eyes and book your appointment today.
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Understanding Dry Eye Disease
Your tears are made up of three essential layers, each serving a critical role. Problems with any layer can lead to dry eye:
- Evaporative dry eye: Occurs when your tears lack the oily layer, causing them to evaporate too quickly.
- Aqueous-deficient dry eye: Happens when your tears lack the watery layer needed to keep your eyes hydrated.
Dry eye can result from multiple factors, including lifestyle, environment, or underlying health conditions.
Common Causes of Dry Eye
Certain factors can increase the likelihood of developing dry eye disease:
- Meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, or Sjögren’s syndrome
- Spending long hours in dry, windy, or smoky environments
- Prolonged screen time
- Contact lens use
- Recovery from laser eye surgery
- Medications like antihistamines, antidepressants, or sleeping aids
Our team will evaluate your eyes to determine the cause of your symptoms and recommend the most effective treatments.
Forma-I for Dry Eye
Forma-I uses gentle bipolar radiofrequency (RF) technology to apply controlled heat to the eyelids and surrounding areas. This modern treatment helps:
- Unblock meibomian glands: Melts waxy oils clogging the glands, improving tear quality.
- Reduce inflammation: Improves blood flow, calming irritated tissues.
- Improve skin around the eyes: Smooths fine lines and wrinkles as an added benefit.
The procedure feels like a warm, soothing massage, typically lasting about 20 minutes. It’s a comfortable, noninvasive way to alleviate dry eye symptoms.
Lumecca-I IPL for Dry Eye
Lumecca-I uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to target the root causes of dry eye, particularly meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). This innovative treatment helps:
- Reduce inflammation: Diminishes abnormal blood vessels contributing to irritation.
- Clear meibomian glands: Loosens blockages to restore healthy oil flow.
- Fight bacteria and mites: Addresses microbes and Demodex mites linked to eyelid inflammation.
Most sessions last 15–30 minutes. During your IPL session, you may experience a mild warming sensation.
Our Approach to Dry Eye Treatment
Our team takes a comprehensive approach to dry eye therapy. Our goal is not just to relieve discomfort, but to support long-term eye health and wellness. Using our technology alongside proven treatments, we target the root causes of dry eye to restore comfort, improve tear quality, and help you see clearly throughout the day.
Along with technology such as IPL and Forma-I, our team focuses on the underlying causes of dry eye, not just the symptoms. This approach allows for more effective, long-lasting relief while also supporting overall eye health.
Lubricating eye drops provide fast, convenient relief from dryness, irritation, and discomfort. We recommend options tailored to your specific needs, helping maintain moisture and comfort throughout the day.
Regular use can support overall eye wellness, especially for patients who spend long hours on digital devices or in dry environments.
The Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress is a clinically proven at-home solution for dry eyes caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. By gently applying heat to the eyelids, it opens blocked oil glands, encourages natural tear production, and alleviates dryness.
This simple, safe routine can be used regularly to maintain healthy eyes and improve overall comfort.
Punctal plugs are tiny, discreet devices placed in the tear ducts to help keep moisture in the eyes. By slowing tear drainage, these plugs can reduce dryness, irritation, and discomfort, offering longer-lasting relief for patients with moderate to severe dry eye symptoms.
For patients who wear contact lenses, scleral or rigid gas-permeable lenses can provide targeted relief from dry eye discomfort.
These lenses protect the eyes from environmental stressors, improve tear distribution, and enhance comfort throughout the day, allowing patients to continue wearing contacts without irritation.
Take Control of Your Eye Wellness Today
Dry eye doesn’t have to limit your comfort or your lifestyle. At Wake Forest Eye Care Center, we combine technology like Lumecca-I and Forma-I with personalized treatment options to address the root causes of dry eye and support long-term eye health.
From specialty contact lenses to prescription medications and at-home solutions, our team works with you to find the right combination for lasting relief.
Protect your vision and improve your daily comfort. Book an appointment today and start your journey toward healthier, more comfortable eyes.
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We are located at 11724 Retail Drive next door to Chick-fil-A, at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Hwy 98.
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Parking is conveniently located in front of our practice.
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- 11724 Retail Drive
- Wake Forest, NC 27587
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- Phone: 919-562-5559
- Email: [email protected]
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Wake Forest Eye Care
- 11724 Retail Drive
- Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Phone: 919-562-5559
- Email: [email protected]