Category: IPL Treatment

How To Get Rid of Rosacea Permanently

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Dr. Mei Fleming

A before and after treatment comparison image of a woman's face with rosacea on the left side and clear skin on the right

Rosacea, a chronic skin condition characterized by facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps, can be a source of frustration and discomfort for those who suffer from it. While there’s currently no cure for rosacea, there are numerous treatments, strategies and lifestyle changes that can help manage and minimize its symptoms, including […]

How Does IPL Treat Dry Eye Disease?

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Dr. Mei Fleming

An optometrist using IPL treatment to treat a female patient's dry eye.

IPL is an advanced treatment and prevention of dry eye disease. With controlled light energy applied directly onto the face and eyelids, IPL reduces facial and peri-ocular inflammation which is the driving force of dry eye disease. Facial inflammation is what triggers dry eye disease and, left untreated, will progress it into painful dry eyes. […]