Does ipl treatment really help for dry eye syndrome?

Unproven: There are not really any great studies that support ipl use for dry eyes. Having said that, there are many patients who swear that it helped. Talk to your eye doctor about other options such as artificial tears, restasis, or tear drain plugs.

Yes but expensive : Ipl does help dry eye but is very expensive. Other equally effective and much less expensive alternatives are available so I do not currently utilize this for my patients.

Possibly: Ipl is cutting edge technology for treating a specific cause of dry eyes called meibomitis. There are no fda trials suggesting its efficacy, only anecdotal reports. I usually reserve this option until after all other treatment modalities have been exhausted. Also, any decreased tear production needs to be addressed as a separate entity as well.