​Dry eye is a common condition where your eyes don’t stay properly lubricated, causing discomfort and irritation throughout the day. It can make your eyes feel dry, gritty, burning, or tired, and your vision may become blurry—especially during screen use, reading, or driving. Many people find themselves constantly reaching for eye drops, blinking more, or rubbing their eyes just to feel normal. Over time, dry eye can affect focus, productivity, and overall comfort, making everyday tasks more frustrating than they should be.

Here at Taraval Eye Care, we now offer in-office, non invasive dry eye treatments - Lumenis Optilight and Optilift. 
LUMENIS OPTILIGHT
What is OptiLight? OptiLight is a medical light treatment that is FDA approved for dry eye management, especially the kind caused by oil glands in your eyelids not working well (this is called meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD).
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OptiLight uses controlled pulses of light (IPL) applied to the skin around your eyes (not directly into the eyes) to:
  • Heat and thin out thick oil so clogged glands can release it
  • Reduce inflammation around the eyelids
  • Decrease abnormal blood vessels that contribute to chronic irritation
  • Improve tear stability, so moisture stays on your eyes longer
OptiLight helps your eyes make better-quality tears on their own. People often notice:
  • Less burning, stinging, and gritty feeling
  • Less redness
  • Clearer vision (especially when reading or on screens)
  • Needing eye drops less often
Why it’s worth considering
  • It treats the root cause, not just symptoms
  • It’s non-invasive and quick
  • Results can last months for many patients
  • Works well if warm compresses and drops aren’t enough
LUMENIS OPTILIFT
OptiLift is a non-invasive treatment designed to improve dry eye symptoms using radiofrequency and dynamic muscle stimulation.  This dual technology approach can further improve overall eye health, reducing the symptoms of dry eye. As we age, the eyelids can become lax, which affects blinking and prevents tears from spreading evenly across the eye. OptiLift delivers controlled heat and muscle stimulation to the eyelid area which aids in the following:
  • strengthens lid muscles for more effective blinking
  • uses DMSt (dynamic muscle stimulation) to trigger nerve signals, enhancing muscle tone to address droopy eyelids
  • uses radiofrequency to melt obstructions in the meibomian glands, improving oil flow and tear film stability
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Our doctors are Taraval Eye Care Optometry can assess your eyes to determine which treatments are best for you. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.