How LipiFlow Treats Meibomian Gland Dysfunction to Relieve Dry Eyes

If you’ve been struggling with dry, irritated eyes that just don’t seem to improve with artificial tears or warm compresses, you may be experiencing Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). This common condition is a leading cause of dry eye disease, and it stems from a problem with the glands in your eyelids that produce the protective oils needed to keep your tears from evaporating too quickly. Fortunately, advanced in-office treatments like LipiFlow® can address the root cause of MGD, helping to restore natural tear balance and bring lasting relief.
 

What Is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

Meibomian glands line the edges of your eyelids and are responsible for secreting oils (meibum) that coat your eyes and keep your tears stable. When these glands become blocked or their function deteriorates, your eyes lose this vital oil layer. This leads to a faster evaporation of tears and symptoms such as burning, itching, grittiness, and blurred vision.
 

Traditional Treatments vs. LipiFlow

Conventional treatments for MGD often include warm compresses, eyelid scrubs, and prescription eye drops. While these methods may offer temporary relief, they don’t always clear gland blockages or restore full function.
 

LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation Therapy is a game-changer. It's an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment designed specifically to treat the cause of MGD by unclogging the meibomian glands and encouraging natural oil flow.
 

How LipiFlow Works

LipiFlow combines targeted heat and gentle pulsating pressure to clear blockages in the meibomian glands.
 

Here’s what to expect during the treatment:
 

• Your eye doctor will perform a comprehensive dry eye evaluation, including imaging of your meibomian glands, to determine if LipiFlow is right for you.
• The LipiFlow device is placed on your eyes - safely and comfortably. It applies therapeutic heat to the inner eyelids while gently massaging the outer eyelids. This combination loosens and clears blockages in the glands.
• Most treatments take about 12 minutes per eye. Patients often report improvement in symptoms within a few weeks, and relief can last for months or longer with proper maintenance.

Benefits of LipiFlow

• Targets the root cause of evaporative dry eye
• Safe, gentle, and FDA-approved
• Non-invasive and requires no downtime
• Long-lasting relief from dry eye symptoms
• Can help prevent long-term gland damage when treated early

Ready to Find Lasting Relief from Dry Eye?

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction is a major contributor to chronic dry eye, but it doesn’t have to control your life. At Cincinnati Vision Group, we offer LipiFlow as an advanced, comfortable, and effective treatment to help you restore your eye health and improve your quality of life.
 

Schedule your dry eye evaluation at Cincinnati Vision Group and see if LipiFlow is right for you. Visit any of our offices in Cincinnati, Liberty Township, Dayton, or West Chester, Ohio. Call (513) 793-5970, (513) 712-5065, (513) 753-4981, (937) 435-4293, or (937) 579-0393 to book an appointment today.