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Red Light Therapy for Dry Eyes and Dry Mouth

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: 13 hours ago | Replies (16)

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Hi, I am scheduled to begin the light therapy in my ophthalmologist office the first week of April. I'm not certain of the machine used as I haven't had it done yet. I will let you know more about it when it starts, if you wish. This is the information I have for it: "Light therapy" for dry eyes typically refers to Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, a treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to target and improve the function of the meibomian glands in the eyelids, which are responsible for producing oils that help lubricate the eyes and alleviate dryness symptoms; this treatment is considered particularly effective for dry eye caused by clogged or dysfunctional meibomian glands.
Key points about IPL therapy for dry eyes:

Mechanism:
IPL delivers pulses of light to the skin around the eyes, which can help reduce inflammation, unclog the meibomian glands, and stimulate the production of healthy oils, improving tear quality.

Benefits:
Can significantly alleviate dry eye symptoms like irritation, stinging, and blurred vision.

Hope this helps some. Blessings and have a great day.

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Thank you. I believe that is intense pulse light therapy. I’m interested in low level light therapy or red light therapy. So you believe you are getting IPL?
Will be curious what you think.
I’m interested in RF and low level light therapy.
Please keep me updated and hope it helps!!
Thank you!

My eye doc recommended this therapy for my dry eyes after my cataract surgeries. My eyes are driving me crazy. I am thinking of going ahead with it. The cost is around $1300.00. The way my luck has been going, it will not help, and I will be out more money. I would be interested in how well it works if you decide to go ahead with it.