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What is IPL?

Clinical research highlights the role of inflammation in the chronic condition of Blepharitis. IPL uses a specific wavelength of light to eliminate abnormal blood vessels that feed this inflammatory cycle. The light is absorbed by oxyhaemoglobin which in turn coagulates the blood of abnormal ‘telangiectasia’ vessels causing them to close off. This reduces the direction of inflammatory mediators to the eyelid margin. Simultaneously, the warmth generated by the procedure helps to turn the hardened oils of the meibomian glands into clear flowing oils. Gentle massage to the eyelids after the procedure encourages expression of these glands.

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What are the benefits of IPL?

  • Symptomatic relief from dry eye
  • Targets Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
  • 15 minute, painless procedure

How is it performed?

  • 1.Protective goggles are donned
  • 2.Ultrasound gel is applied to the space around the eyes and cheek
  • 3.The IPL handpiece passes pulses of light over these regions
  • 4.The gel is cleaned away and the goggles are removed
  • 5.The eyelids are gently massaged to encourage expression of the meibomian glands
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Frequently Asked Questions

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is caused by a commonly occurring bacteria (often staphylococcal) that lives along the margin of the eyelids. This bacteria alters the chemical and physical composition of the oils secreted from Meibomian glands, reducing the quality of the tear layer on the surface of the eye.

Some patients feel an improvement in their symptoms within a few hours of their first treatment. However, the full course (usually 3-4 treatments) is required to have the targeted effect.

Lubricating eye drops are needed after treatment with IPL. This treatment is designed to significantly reduce your dry eye symptoms however topical drops and heat / massage to the eyelids should be continued.

A consultation at Laser Vision will determine your suitability for this treatment. However if you have the following contraindications, you may not be recommended: recent use of tanning beds – within 4 weeks of the treatment, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and metal plates, rods or screws in the face.

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Come & Meet Santa!

We are delighted to be able to support The Ickle Pickles this year, by raising money that changes the lives of newborn babies.

Come and meet Father Christmas at Laser Vision, Prema, where there’s plenty of treats including a chat with Santa, hot chocolate and goodie bags for your ‘ickle’ ones, as well as some mulled wine and mince pies for the grown-ups!

8th December from 6.30pm

Simply make a donation to Ickle Pickles via our Just Giving page, then register your attendance.

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