We offer a wide variety of dry eye treatments to the Orange community. Contact us with any questions about our services.
Had enough of dry, itchy eyes? Meet OptiLIGHT, a real solution for dry eye disease arising from MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction), the foremost cause behind this condition.
With Lumenis radiofrequency (RF) treatment, we can soothe dry eyes and target fine lines and wrinkles.
The TearCare System is one of the latest treatments on the market that offers relief to those with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eyes, and Blepharitis, and at the Dry Eye Center of Orange County, we’re proud to have it in our arsenal of advanced treatments for dry eye syndrome.
Developed by NASA, LLLT has proven effective at treating dry eye disease. LLLT uses specially designed LED lights to gently warm up the eyelids, causing the Meibomian glands to unclog and release oils needed to keep eyes healthy, moisturized and comfortable.
The science of regenerative medicine focuses on stimulating the body’s own natural ability to heal, repair, and regenerate.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that affects the face, and of them, more than 50% will experience eye-related symptoms. While there is a lot of research out there on ocular rosacea, a cure remains elusive.
Ask us about the new in office ZEST treatment for blepharitis and demodex! This painless ten minute procedure reduces bacteria and crusting on the lids and restores the lashes to their baseline appearance.
Chalazion, that telltale “red bump” on the eyelid indicating an inflammatory lesion on a meibomian gland, is a fairly common sight in our practice.
Demodex in small numbers don’t necessarily need to be treated, but when they are present in large numbers (an overpopulation or an infestation) they can cause significant, irreparable damage to your eyelashes, eyelids, and the glands in your eyelids known as Meibomian glands.
As glands are probed, you may hear popping indicating the breakup of scar tissue surrounding glands and equilibration of pressure inside the gland. This scar tissue squeezes at various points along the gland, and is the essential discovery that probing targets.
If you have recently had refractive surgery LASIK, SMILE, etc.. you may be experiencing dry eye like symptoms or corneal pain. At the Dry Eye Optometry Center of Orange County (at Austin Optometry) we can help determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and ensure you are receiving the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
The eyelid’s primary function is to protect the eye from injury and provide a moist cavity for the normal functioning of the conjunctiva and cornea.
PROKERA is made from amniotic membrane which has natural anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring properties. It is the only FDA cleared therapeutic device used by eye care practitioners to provide quick1 symptom relief and reduce inflammation associated with ocular surface disease. It helps restore your cornea and return your eye to a normal, healthy state.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) eye drops are an option when conventional therapy fails to resolve dry eye disease (DED). The biological composition of PRP and natural tears is similar.
You have almost certainly heard of diabetes, which is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States with an estimated 100 million adults currently living with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
The OCULUS Keratograph® 5M integrates a high definition camera and corneal topographer into one seamless and state-of-the-art imaging machine.