What Are the Best Treatments for Dry Eyes?

Dry eye disease is a common and often chronic condition that can significantly impact your comfort, vision, and quality of life. At Forefront Eye Care, dry eye treatment goes beyond basic eye drops. Because dry eye has many underlying causes, the most effective approach is personalized care using advanced therapies designed to address the root of the problem.

LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation Technology

One of the most common causes of dry eye is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), where the oil glands in the eyelids become blocked. These oils are essential for preventing tears from evaporating too quickly.

LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation Technology is a proven, in-office treatment that gently warms the eyelids while applying precise pulsating pressure. This process helps unclog blocked meibomian glands and restore healthy oil flow into the tear film.

Benefits of LipiFlow include:

• Targets the underlying cause of evaporative dry eye

• Comfortable, non-invasive treatment

• Long-lasting improvement for many patients

OptiLight IPL Therapy

OptiLight Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is an advanced treatment option for patients whose dry eye is associated with inflammation, rosacea, or chronic eyelid irritation. This treatment uses controlled pulses of light applied to the skin around the eyes to reduce inflammation, improve blood vessel function, and enhance the performance of the meibomian glands.

OptiLight IPL therapy can help:

• Reduce eyelid inflammation

• Improve tear film stability

• Decrease redness and irritation

TearCare®

TearCare® is another innovative thermal treatment designed to improve meibomian gland function. Unlike traditional warm compresses, TearCare delivers consistent, targeted heat while allowing patients to blink naturally during the procedure. After warming the glands, your eye doctor can manually express them to remove blockages more effectively.

TearCare is ideal for patients who:

• Have moderate to severe dry eye

• Have not found relief with at-home treatments

• Need a customized approach to gland expression

Scleral Contact Lenses

For patients with severe or advanced dry eye, scleral contact lenses can be life-changing. These specialty lenses vault over the cornea and create a fluid-filled reservoir that continuously bathes the eye in moisture. Scleral lenses not only improve comfort but can also significantly enhance vision for patients with dry eye-related surface damage.

Scleral lenses are especially beneficial for:

• Severe dry eye disease

• Corneal irregularities

• Patients needing constant hydration and protection

Amniotic Serum Drops

Biologic eye drop therapies offer an advanced option for patients with more complex or persistent dry eye disease. These treatments may be created using components from a patient’s own blood or from amniotic-derived tear supplements, allowing for a highly personalized approach to care.

What makes these drops unique is their rich concentration of natural healing elements, including growth factors that support the health of the ocular surface. They are designed to encourage tissue repair, support healthier corneal nerve function, and calm ongoing inflammation that contributes to chronic dry eye symptoms.

Amniotic Membrane Bandage Contact Lenses

For patients experiencing significant corneal damage or persistent dry eye symptoms, amniotic membrane bandage contact lenses can provide powerful healing support. These specialized lenses act as a protective layer over the eye, delivering natural anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties while allowing the surface of the eye to heal.

These lenses are commonly used for:

• Severe dry eye flare-ups

• Corneal erosions or injuries

• Promoting faster, healthier healing

Experience Advanced Dry Eye Solutions at Forefront Eye Care

The best treatments for dry eyes focus on addressing the underlying causes while providing lasting relief. With advanced options like LipiFlow, OptiLight IPL therapy, TearCare, scleral lenses, amniotic serum drops, and amniotic membrane bandage contact lenses, effective relief is possible even for patients with chronic or severe dry eye.

If you’re struggling with dry eye symptoms, schedule a consultation at Forefront Eye Care to explore advanced treatment options. Visit our office in Boston, Massachusetts, or call (617) 322-0534 to book an appointment today.