Dry Eye Therapy

Personalized Care for Your Dry Eye Needs

Dry eye can be a challenging condition that causes a variety of symptoms, such as red eyes, stinging sensations, watery eyes, and sometimes even difficulty looking at screens. If you’re one of the many people suffering from dry, irritated eyes, we want you to know that we understand how much it can impact your daily life—and we can help.

At Denver Eye Care & Eyewear Gallery, we offer comprehensive dry eye diagnostics and treatments like OptiLIGHT by Lumenis, OptiPLUS radiofrequency, and more to help you find lasting relief and restore comfort.

We aim to target the root cause of your dry eye and help you address it early. You don’t have to let dry eye slow you down. Contact us to schedule your appointment today.

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A Closer Look at Dry Eye

Dry eye is a complex condition, and tear production plays an important role in preventing it. When something goes wrong with your tear production or the glands that produce tears become inflamed, your tear film can become unstable and you may start to develop the symptoms of dry eye.

The symptoms can include:

- Burning or stinging sensations
- A gritty feeling in the eyes
- Redness or inflammation
- Blurry vision
- Light sensitivity
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
- Watery eyes
- Difficulty looking at screens

We offer diagnostics and personalized treatment recommendations to help you find relief from all these symptoms.

Understanding Your Tear Film

Your tear film is a layer of tears covering the surface of your eyes that protects against infections and provides nutrients. It is made of 3 layers:

The oily outer layer
The watery middle layer
The inner mucus layer

Each of those layers work together to keep your eyes hydrated and comfortable, so when there’s an issue with any of them, you may also start to have issues related to dry eyes.

What Is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common underlying causes of dry eyes—in fact, it is responsible for 70–90% of dry eye cases.

MGD is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the tiny glands in your eyelids that produce the tear film’s oily layer, which is essential for stopping your tears from evaporating too quickly. We offer treatments like OptiLIGHT IPL by Lumenis and OptiPlus RF to help address MGD.

Getting the Diagnostics Right

Getting to the root cause of your dry eye symptoms is key to providing the right treatment. Our diagnostic methods include:

Meibography: An imaging test that assesses the health of your meibomian glands.
Dyes & Staining: Testing that can reveal changes on the eye’s surface caused by dryness.
Automated & Subjective TBUT (Tear Breakup Time Testing): A test that measures how long it takes for your tears to evaporate.
Schirmer’s test: A test that measures tear production levels to diagnose dry eye.
Oculus Keratograph 5M: A detailed analysis of your tear film and eye surface.

By combining these diagnostics with personalized treatment plans, we can effectively target the cause of your dry eyes and offer relief that lasts.

More About the Oculus Keratograph

At the forefront of dry eye diagnosis and management, the Oculus Keratograph 5M provides a comprehensive evaluation of your tear film and eye surface.

Some of the advanced features include:

TF-Scan: Provides a detailed analysis of your tear film for accurate diagnosis
Meibography: Visualizes meibomian glands to detect blockages or atrophy
Crystal TEAR Report: Simplifies data into an easy-to-understand format for better treatment planning
OCULUS OxiMap®: Assesses oxygen distribution across your eye
Pupillometry: Measures pupil size and response for a comprehensive evaluation

This technology allows us to pinpoint the root causes of your symptoms and develop a personalized treatment plan.

Our Dry Eye Treatments

Dry eye disease can affect anyone, regardless of age, personal health, or race. However, certain factors can increase your risk of developing this condition, including:

Spending a lot of time using digital screens
Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
Wearing contact lenses
Side effects from medications
Menopause and hormonal changes
Complications caused by other health conditions
Environmental factors, such as dry air and smoke

Our treatments are tailored to address specific aspects of dry eye syndrome, and we provide a personalized approach to your eye health at all times.

OptiLIGHT by Lumenis

OptiLIGHT by Lumenis is a light-based, noninvasive treatment done in the area below the eyes to manage dry eye. The first and only IPL FDA-approved for dry eye management.

The treatment is safe, gentle, and is backed by more than 20 clinical studies.

OptiLIGHT uses precise pulses of light to reduce the inflammation that is typically associated with dry eye disease, improve tear break-up time, and increase meibomian gland functionality.

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OptiPLUS Radiofrequency

OptiPLUS by Lumenis uses dual-frequency radiofrequency (RF) technology to manage dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. This FDA-cleared technology applies heat across several layers of the skin to help improve meibomian gland function and boost collagen production.

OptiPLUS treatments can help:

Increase tear production

Reduce inflammation

triLift for Dry Eye

If you have tried traditional dry eye treatments but still experience discomfort, triLift offers a fresh, noninvasive approach that goes beyond the surface of your symptoms.

triLift uses gentle energy to stimulate and strengthen the delicate muscles around your eyes. This process improves the function of your meibomian glands, the tiny oil-producing glands that help prevent your tears from evaporating. It can also address eyelid laxity, a condition where loose or weakened eyelids make it harder to blink fully and keep your eyes properly lubricated.

By supporting healthier gland function and firmer, more responsive eyelids, triLift helps reduce dryness, irritation, and redness while promoting long-term comfort. The treatment is quick, comfortable, and requires no downtime, so you can return to your daily routine right away.

Our team will guide you through the process, answer your questions, and customize your care. For many patients, triLift provides the gentle but effective boost their eyes have been waiting for.

Meibomian Gland Expression

Meibomian gland expression is a noninvasive treatment method that involves applying gentle pressure to the meibomian glands in the eyelids. Expressing oil in your tear glands can help improve the quality and quantity of your tears and reduce dry eye symptoms, such as irritation, redness, and watery eyes.

Punctal Plugs

Punctal plugs are small silicone devices inserted into the tear ducts to decrease tear drainage. By blocking the outflow of tears, these plugs help retain moisture on the surface of the eye and can provide lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.

LACRIFILL Canalicular Gel

LACRIFILL is a long-acting, injectable hyaluronic acid gel used in a simple, in-office procedure to block tear drainage via the puncta. Once placed, the gel gently blocks tear drainage, helping your natural tears stay on your eyes and keep them hydrated for up to six months.

Other Treatments & Products

We also offer other treatment methods, including:

Medicated eye drops

Eyelid debridement

Omega-3 supplements

Eyelid sprays and eye masks

Along with our treatments, we use products from trusted brands like Zocular, Optase, RevitalEyes Skincare, Oasis Tears, and MacuHealth to support your eye health and help you find relief from dry eye symptoms.

Oculus Keratograph 5M

This advanced imaging system provides detailed maps of the corneal surface and tear film, which is important for diagnosing and managing conditions like dry eye and keratoconus. By analyzing the curvature and health of the cornea, we can tailor treatments to improve comfort and vision quality.

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Nurture Your Skin with the Power of RevitalEyes

RevitalEyes is our premium skincare line designed specifically for the delicate skin around your eyes. At Denver Eye Care & Eyewear Gallery, we understand that healthy eyes start with healthy skin.

RevitalEyes offers:

Hydration & nourishment to reduce dryness and fine lines
Brightening formulas to diminish dark circles and puffiness
Gentle care tailored for sensitive skin around the eyes

Give your eyes the care they deserve with RevitalEyes.

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Address Your Dry Eye Needs Today

Dr. O’Brien and the rest of our team are here to support you through your dry eye diagnostic process and treatment. We’ll work with you to get to the root cause of your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan that can help you see comfortably.

Let’s address your dry eye symptoms early. Contact us to schedule your appointment today.

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We are located in Cambridge Village in the Publix Shopping Center, with plenty of parking available out front. If you are experiencing an eye emergency that cannot wait until the next business day, please call 303-859-1413.