Are your eyes constantly dry, irritated, or watery for no clear reason? If you're frustrated with ongoing symptoms that eye drops can't fix, it may be time to explore a more effective solution. At City Eyes Optometry Center in Sherman Oaks, we offer advanced dry eye treatments to target the root cause of your discomfort and help you find real, lasting relief.

What Causes Dry Eye?

Dry eye syndrome often develops due to a combination of underlying factors, including:
 

• Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD): A leading cause of dry eye, MGD occurs when the tiny oil glands in your eyelids become clogged or stop producing enough oil to keep your tears from evaporating too quickly.

• Environmental conditions: Exposure to dry climates, air conditioning, or prolonged screen use can disrupt normal tear production.

• Age and hormonal changes: As we age, especially during hormonal shifts like menopause, tear production naturally decreases.

• Medical factors: Certain health conditions, such as autoimmune disorders, and some medications can contribute to chronic dryness and irritation.

Although artificial tears can offer short-term comfort, they don't address the underlying cause - particularly in cases involving MGD, which requires targeted treatment.

How IPL Therapy Helps Relieve Dry Eye

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a leading treatment that targets inflammation and blocked oil glands. The treatment uses carefully calibrated light pulses to gently heat the skin around the eyes, loosening blockages in the oil glands and reducing inflammation along the eyelid margins. IPL is FDA-approved for managing dry eye symptoms related to MGD and is considered a safe, non-invasive, and highly effective solution for patients who haven't found relief with artificial tears or prescription drops.

Advantages of IPL Treatment

Benefits of IPL for Dry Eye:
 

• Restores healthy oil flow from the meibomian glands

• Reduces inflammation around the eyes

• Improves tear stability, preventing rapid evaporation

• Minimally invasive and quick - each session takes only about 30 minutes

• No downtime, so you can resume normal activities right after treatment

Many patients report significant improvement in both comfort and vision after a series of IPL treatments.

Why Choose City Eyes Optometry Center?

Our team in Sherman Oaks is highly experienced in diagnosing and treating all types of dry eye. We use advanced imaging to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and offer personalized treatment plans, including IPL therapy, to provide long-term relief. Whether you’re just starting to notice dry eye symptoms or you’ve been managing them for years, we’re here to help.

If you’re looking for dry eye treatment near you, schedule a consultation at City Eyes Optometry Center today. Visit our office in Sherman Oaks, California, or call (818) 960-1300 to book an appointment.