Dry Eye Center

Suffering from dry, itchy, red or burning eyes?

You are not alone. Between 30 to 40 million Americans are estimated to suffer from Dry Eye Disease. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is considered a leading cause in Dry Eye Disease, accounting for about 86% of cases. * Dry Eye Disease due to MGD can have a significant impact on your quality of life, leading to foreign body sensation, pain, blurry vision, dry or watery eyes. We know how tough and frustrating this can be – and you deserve a solution

Ready to make relief the new normal? You don’t have to suffer from the symptoms of dry eye. Talk to our Optometrist about dry eye treatment options designed to address the underlying cause of your condition. Schedule an appointment here.

Treatment options for you

IPL
Services

The intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy for dry eyes uses high-intensity light waves to stimulate the meibomian glands and improve the quality of the oil produced by these glands. IPL therapy is a safe and effective treatment option that can provide long-lasting relief for those suffering from dry eyes.

Ultralight
Services

Developed by NASA, LLLT has proven effective at treating dry eye disease. LLLT uses specially designed LED lights to gently warm up the eyelids, causing the meibomian glands to unclog and release oils needed to keep eyes healthy, moisturized and comfortable.

Ultralight Low Level Light Therapy is a powerful and unique treatment that is non-invasive, pain and stress-free Meibomian Gland & Dry Eye Treatment as well as treat styes and chalazion (cysts) of the eyelids.

Lipiflow
Services

LipiFlow is a non-invasive treatment option for dry eyes that uses thermal pulsation technology to unclog the meibomian glands and stimulate the production of natural oils in the eyes. This helps to reduce the dryness, irritation, and discomfort associated with dry eye syndrome.

Our Technology

State-of-the-Art equipment

Eidon UWF (Tuscaloosa)
Eidon UWF (Tuscaloosa)
Optomap Daytona (Fayette)
Optomap Daytona (Fayette)
Marco Nidek OPDIII-Scan
Marco Nidek OPDIII-Scan
Cirrus 5000 OCT
Cirrus 5000 OCT
Marco Nidek RT-6100
Marco Nidek RT-6100
LipiScan (Tuscaloosa)
LipiScan (Tuscaloosa)
iCare ic200
RightEye
RightEye
Konan EyeKinetix
Konan EyeKinetix
Octopus 600 VF
Octopus 600 VF
Ultralight
Ultralight
Rorher Aesthetics Spectrum IPL and (Tuscaloosa)
Ultralight
Cynosure TempSure RF (Tuscaloosa)