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LipiFlow® Dry Eye Treatment in Fredericksburg & Culpeper, VA

Do You Have Dry Eye?

LipiFlow Dry Eye Treatment Fredericksburg, VAEvery time you blink, tears are spread across the front surface of the eye. Your eyes depend on a flow of tears to provide constant moisture and lubrication to maintain eye health and comfort. When the volume or consistency of the tear system becomes imbalanced, you might experience dry eyes.

When tears do not adequately lubricate the eye, a person may endure:

  • Sensitivity to light
  • Blurred vision
  • Burning sensation
  • Discomfort in windy or dry conditions
  • A gritty sensation
  • Redness
  • Eye Fatigue

Although the symptoms often start as minor inconveniences, the effects of dry eye are progressive and can worsen over time, potentially leading to severe discomfort or blurred vision.

(Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? Maybe it’s time to talk to Dr. Jani about LipiFlow®.)

Not Enough Tears?

Tears are necessary for your overall eye health.
LipiFlow Dry Eye Treatment Culpeper, VADry Eye occurs when the eyes do not produce sufficient tears properly or the tears  evaporate too quickly. Without proper treatment, inadequate tear production can make daily activities frustrating, affecting your personal and professional life, from reading or watching TV, to driving or working on the computer.

The most common form of Dry Eye is the Evaporative form, which affects 8 out of every 10 dry eye cases (86%). This indicates a shortage of oil on the surface of your tears, leading them to evaporate faster than normal. This shortage of tear oil is caused by a blockage in your eyelid (Meibomian) glands and is referred to as Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).

LipiFlow®: A Different Approach

Dry Eye Treatment LipiFlow  Fredericksburg, VAIn a clinical study, 79% patients reported improvement of their overall dry eye symptoms within four weeks, ranging from 10% to 100% improvement.

LipiFlow® is a new procedure designed to treat the root cause of Evaporative Dry Eye, blocked Meibomian glands. Opening and clearing these blocked glands can allow them to resume natural production of lipids (oils) needed for a healthy tear film.

Some treatments attempt to add more liquid to your tears, but without the complex natural oil, tears continue to evaporate faster than produced.

At the heart of the LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System is the Activator (eyepiece). The Activator uses patented, precisely controlled heat applied to the inner eyelid with adaptive pressure encouraging your body to resume the natural production of lipids (oils) needed for your tear film. Its single-use design and built-in sensors ensure a safe, sterile treatment. The treatment is performed in a doctor’s office — and in some cases, on the same day as your evaluation.

Imagine returning to doing the things you enjoy, without worrying about your eyes. LipiFlow® could be your first step to relief.

Patients who have questions about dry eye treatments and Lipiflow can contact our experts and set up a face to face consultation to learn more. Now serving patients in both the Culpeper & Fredericksburg, VA areas.

Eye Questionnaire Form

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Dry Eye Disease is the most frequent reason that patients visit eye doctors. We are concerned that you may be suffering with this condition as well. Therefore, we ask that you take a few moments and thoughtfully complete the questionnaire below.


FREQUENCY

Report the FREQUENCY of dry eye symptoms you are experiencing by checking Never, Sometimes, Often or Constant using the numbering system below:

  • 0 = Never
  • 1 = Sometimes
  • 2 = Often
  • 3 = Constant
Dryness, Grittiness or Scratchiness  0 1 2 3
Soreness or Irritation  0 1 2 3
Burning or Watering  0 1 2 3
Eye Fatigue  0 1 2 3

SEVERITY

Report the SEVERITY of your symptoms using the ratings list below:

  • 0 = No problems
  • 1 = Tolerable – not perfect but not uncomfortable
  • 2 = Uncomfortable – irritating but does not interfere with my day
  • 3 = Bothersome – irritating and interferes with my day
  • 4 = Intolerable – unable to perform my daily tasks
Dryness, Grittiness or Scratchiness  0 1 2 3 4
Soreness or Irritation  0 1 2 3 4
Burning or Watering  0 1 2 3 4
Eye Fatigue  0 1 2 3 4

Please select when you have experienced symptoms:
 Today Within the last past 72 hours Within past 3 months
Do you use eye drops and/or ointment?
 Yes No
If yes, which drops do you use?
Have you been told that you have blepharitis or have you been treated for a stye?
 Yes No
 Yes No
Do you have fluctuating vision problems? (That can be corrected with blinking)Please select one of the below options
 Never Sometimes Frequently A Lot/Always