IPL is a Light-based therapy that provides a powerful, noninvasive solution for eye discomfort. Luminance Vision offers Lumenis IPL and InMode Lumecca IPL, an intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment designed to help reduce inflammation linked to dry eye disease. Request an appointment to find out if IPL is right for you.
Inflammation and dry eyes are cyclical. When the tissues around the eyes are inflamed, the eyes can’t produce a healthy tear film. Without a healthy tear film, the eyes become dry and irritated. When the eyes are dry and irritated, the tissues around the eyes become inflamed. The cycle just repeats itself over and over from there.
It’s not uncommon for skin conditions like ocular rosacea to trigger this cycle.
We perform IPL by applying a specific wavelength of light to your eyelids, which is then absorbed by certain blood vessels. The light seals these blood vessels, which reduces inflammation.
The light energy may also improve your tear film by warming up the meibomian glands, which helps your eyes produce a healthier tear film.
Before starting IPL therapy, we’ll meet for a consultation to make sure this is the right course of treatment for you. If we think you’ll benefit from IPL, we will schedule your treatment.
Your treatment session will take approximately 20 minutes. You will feel heat applied onto your skin. Most patients report little to no discomfort.
Depending on the goals of your treatment, 4 sessions are usually required to achieve optimal results.
In order to prepare your skin for IPL treatment, you should do the following prior to your treatment:
Avoid sun exposure and tanning 2 weeks prior to your scheduled treatment:
To begin, we’ll place a cover over your eyes for protection and rub a clear gel on the target area.
The handheld device will be placed directly on your skin. When the light is administered, you may feel a mild stinging sensation followed by a quick cooling for comfort.
Patients have described the feeling as similar to the snapping of a rubber band.
An IPL service usually takes around 20–30 minutes to complete, depending on the size of the treatment area.
Immediately after treatment, it may feel like you have a mild sunburn. This sensation usually diminishes within 4–6 hours. Redness is also normal and can last a few days.
While your skin heals, it’s important to avoid sun exposure, wear SPF daily, and use gentle products for cleansing and moisturizing. Our team will go over specific aftercare instructions with you following your session.
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