Your eyes produce tears to help keep them moist and comfortable. But when you have chronic dry eyes, they can feel scratchy and itchy, as if there’s sandpaper under your eyelids.
Over-the-counter eye drops and gels can help — but they don’t always cure the problem. If you’re tired of struggling with dry eyes, radiofrequency treatment may be the answer.
At Family Eyecare of Linden, our experienced optometrists perform comprehensive eye exams, provide emergency eye care, and offer a range of treatments for conditions such as dry eyes.
Dry eye disease affects many people and is most prevalent in older adults. It occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough tears, or the tears that are created evaporate too quickly to moisturize the eyes.
When you have dry eyes, the symptoms range from mild to extremely uncomfortable. It feels like there’s something in your eye, a gritty or burning sensation that you can’t escape.
Some people with chronic dry eye disease also experience overly watery eyes or blurred vision.
Various factors determine your risk of dry eyes, including lifestyle and chronic medical conditions. Certain medications, smoking, and allergies all put you at risk of dry eyes.
Dry eye treatment can prevent complications such as infections, corneal ulcers, and chronic eye irritation.
When drops, ointments, and other treatments don’t alleviate dry eye symptoms, we offer cutting-edge radiofrequency (RF) treatment, which uses gentle, controlled heat to improve tear production.
RF treatment works on the meibomian glands, which aid in tear production. The treatment gently heats the tissues around these glands to liquefy hardened gland secretions, improve gland function, and improve blood circulation.
RF effectively treats chronic dry eye disease by addressing the root cause. Most people experience long-term relief after RF dry eye treatment.
Considering RF is a big decision, but one that has many benefits. For instance, it’s a safe, noninvasive procedure we perform right here in our office. Other advantages include:
RF also works well with other treatments to sustain your results.
The procedure is quick, taking only about 20 minutes per eye. The entire appointment takes about an hour. Most people require 3-4 treatments over a few weeks for optimal results.
During treatment, you may feel a warm sensation, but it shouldn’t hurt. There’s no downtime afterward, but you may notice some redness around the treatment site that disappears quickly.
To discuss RF treatment for dry eyes, schedule an appointment today by calling Family Eyecare of Linden or requesting one online. We proudly serve areas including Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Colonia, Scotch Plains, and Linden, New Jersey.
