Treatment of chronic dry eye syndrome and Meibomian gland dysfunction
The main cause of dry eye syndrome is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), which occurs when the sebaceous glands of the meibomian glands become clogged and unable to produce a healthy tear film. Fat is very important because it keeps the tear film from evaporating too quickly. In the Optilight IPL procedure, the heat emitted by the light helps to liquefy and release the fat that has hardened and clogged the meibomian glands of the eyelids, resulting in a reduction in the congestion that causes the symptoms of dry eyes and improved tear quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoj0MBlg1oY