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Dry eye is becoming an epidemic. It is largely undiagnosed or underdiagnosed until later stages when patients become symptomatic. The most simplistic categorization of dry eye disease divides it into two categories: underproduction of tears and rapid evaporation of tears. Rapid evaporation of tears is frequently caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD.) Meibomian glands produce oils which are essential to a healthy tear film. A thin layer of oil covers the tear film and prevents it from rapidly evaporating. MGD results in plugged-up and obstructed oil glands, deficiency of the oil in the tear film, and eventually accelerated evaporation of your tears.

LipiView® captures images of your meibomian glands along your eyelids. Your physician will be able to determine from these images whether you have MGD. LipiView® can also assess your blinking function by analyzing if your blinks are complete. Incomplete blinking results in poor quality of the tear film which exacerbates dry eye symptoms.

LipiFlow® is designed to treat the root cause of evaporative dye eye disease by unplugging the blocked meibomian glands. LipiFlow® heats up the eyelids to 108° F and gently massages both upper and lower lids. This process squeezes out dry secretions from the oil glands, unclogs the pores and helps restore production of the oils. LipiFlow® is the only FDA-cleared thermal pulsation treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction.

Matossian Eye Associates is proud to offer our patients LipiView® and LipiFlow® treatment as part of our Certified Dry Eye Center of Excellence.

Matossian Eye Associates is a Certified Center of Excellence for Dry Eye, featuring outstanding services offered by nationally recognized doctors. For a consultation, please call our toll free number at 1-800-708-8800 or visit us at www.matossianeye.com.

Sebastian Lesniak, MD Matossian Eye Associates 1-800-708-8800 www.matossianeye.com