GEORGIA MOUNTAIN
OPHTHALMOLOGY
What is IPL?
Lauren Yancey, OD
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a treatment for dry eyes that uses light pulses to improve the function of the meibomian glands in the eyelids. These glands produce oils that protect the eyes and help tears stay stable.
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IPL can help with the following:
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Dry eye symptoms: IPL can reduce symptoms of dry eye, including chronic dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
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Tear quality: IPL can improve tear quality and tear breakup time.
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Vision correction: IPL can improve visual outcome for cataract surgery.
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Inflammation: IPL can reduce inflammation around the meibomian glands.
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Bacteria: IPL may have an antibacterial effect.
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150 Interstate South Drive
Suite 200
Jasper, Georgia 30143
telephone 678-273-7717
fax 678-465-7600
What to expect:
IPL treatment typically takes 20-30 minutes to complete, making it quick and effective treatment. Most patients report minimal pain during the treatment. Patients typically need 4 treatments to see maximum results.
Do's and don'ts after each IPL treatment:
Do's:
Don'ts:
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Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply
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Hydrate and moisturize the skin, including drinking plenty of water!
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Wash your face daily with a gentle cleanser
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Be gentle with your skin, overall
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Apply hot water to the skin
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Use harsh ingredients on the skin like retinols and exfoliants
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Pick or scratch at your skin
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Expose your face to sun
Make an appointment today to determine if IPL is right for you!