Because ipl for dry eye is not covered by insurance, is there a list of doctors that provide this treatment for me to call and get price of treatment?

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I was on TobraDex and am done with the course of treatment. My eye is better but still red. Can I expect continued improvement if I continue lid scrubs and OTC tears or should I use another medication? I called my doc and am waiting for call back?

Answer 1

Not sure which IPL: If it is intense pulsed light(laser) , how is this supposed to help dry eye? In any event, i would call and or check on the web the american academy of ophthmalogy, and also the mayo clinic dry eye page.

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Answer 2

IPL and dry eye: 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. Good luck.

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