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Dry Eye Therapy in Lakeway

Relief From Dry Eye Starts Here with
Essilor EPI-C Light Therapy


Tired of dry, irritated, red, or burning eyes? The Essilor EPI-C offers a modern, non-invasive solution that targets the root cause of dry eye — not just the symptoms.

What Is Essilor EPI-C?

Essilor EPI-C is an advanced light therapy solution combining Optimal Power Energy (OPE) Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Light Modulation Low-Level Light Therapy (LM LLLT) in one system to improve tear film balance and reduce inflammation that contributes to dry eye symptoms. The treatment is non-invasive, painless, and comfortable, with sessions typically completed in under 30 minutes. (Essilor Instruments USA).

How It Helps Dry Eye

Dry eye often stems from Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), where the oil layer of your tear film doesn’t properly lubricate the eye, causing rapid evaporation of tears. EPI-C helps by:

  • Improving blood flow and reducing inflammation at the eyelid margins

  • Stimulating the meibomian glands to improve oil secretion and tear stability

  • Addressing both root causes of dry eye — not just symptoms

  • Offering results that many patients notice after just a few sessions

  • Quick treatments with no downtime so you can resume daily activities immediately.

Benefits of EPI-C Therapy

  • Targets the underlying cause of dry eye instead of only treating symptoms

  • Comfortable and painless treatment experience

  • Fast sessions (typically less than 30 minutes)

  • Non-invasive with no anesthesia or recovery period

  • Long-lasting relief for many patients

  • Ideal for patients with dryness due to age, environment,

  • hormones, contact lens wear, or MGD

Is It Right for You?

Symptoms that may indicate EPI-C could help:

  • Persistent dryness or irritation

  • Red, burning, or itchy eyes

  • Sensitivity to light

  • Blurry vision with prolonged eye use

  • A gritty or sandy sensation

We recommend a comprehensive dry eye evaluation to determine if Essilor EPI-C is an appropriate treatment for your individual needs.

What to Expect During Treatment

  • In-office session with a trained eye care specialist

  • Gentle light pulses and light therapy applied around the eyelids and periorbital area

  • Comfortable, relaxing experience

  • Minimal preparation required — you can drive and resume normal activities after the session

Other Treatment Options for Dry Eye

Zest Blepharoexfoliation Treatment

Your eyelids and lashes play a critical role in eye health, working with every blink to spread healthy oils across the eye and shield it from dust, debris, and environmental irritants.

Over time, residue can accumulate along the lash line, much like buildup on teeth, leading to irritation, redness, and a gritty or burning sensation. This environment can also allow Demodex mites — microscopic organisms that live in hair follicles — to thrive, potentially blocking oil glands and worsening dry eye symptoms.

Our in-office ZEST® blepharoexfoliation treatment gently but effectively cleans the eyelid margins in about 10 minutes. Using a specially formulated, okra-based cleansing solution, ZEST® acts like a deep cleanse for the eyelids and lashes—removing debris, reducing bacteria, and addressing Demodex. Patients often notice their eyes feel cleaner, calmer, and more comfortable afterward.

Punctal Plugs

Punctal plugs are small devices placed in the tear drainage openings of the eyelids to help your eyes retain moisture longer. By slowing tear drainage, they allow natural tears and lubricating drops to stay on the eye surface and improve comfort.

This quick, in-office treatment is commonly recommended for patients with chronic dry eye and can be used alone or as part of a personalized dry eye treatment plan.

Rinsada Irrigation Treatment

Rinsada® is an in-office eye and eyelid cleansing treatment designed to gently and thoroughly flush the entire ocular surface. Using a specialized irrigating lid retractor, Rinsada® allows us to access areas of the eye that traditional drops and rinses cannot reach.

This advanced cleansing removes inflammatory debris such as allergens, pollen, cosmetic residue, bacteria, and microorganisms, helping reset and calm the eye surface. By addressing the underlying sources of irritation rather than just masking symptoms, Rinsada® can significantly reduce inflammation and provide longer-lasting relief for patients with dry eye or ocular allergies.

Many patients experience noticeable improvement that can last several months, making Rinsada® a powerful addition to a personalized dry eye treatment plan.

Therapeutics

In addition to in-office procedures, targeted eye medications and specialty eye drops are often an
important part of managing dry eye and ocular surface disease.

Depending on your specific diagnosis, we may recommend prescription therapies to reduce inflammation and improve tear quality, as well as advanced over-the-counter options that support hydration, comfort, and ocular surface health. These treatments are selected carefully based on your symptoms, exam findings, and lifestyle.

Therapeutics are frequently used alongside in-office treatments to enhance results, maintain long-term improvement, and prevent symptom recurrence. Our doctors will create a customized treatment plan and guide you on proper use to ensure the best outcomes.

Schedule Your Dry Eye Evaluation