Is Envision Right for Your Dry Eyes? Signs You Could Benefit from IPL Treatment

Dry eye syndrome can be more than just an occasional nuisance—it can significantly impact your daily life, making it difficult to read, work on a computer, or even enjoy time outdoors. If you're experiencing persistent dryness, irritation, or blurry vision, traditional eye drops may not be enough to provide lasting relief. At Vintage Optical, we offer Lumecca Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy and Forma-I bipolar radiofrequency (RF) treatment through Envision by InMode, a state-of-the-art system designed to help patients find long-term relief from dry eye symptoms.
 

Understanding the Root Cause of Dry Eyes

Dry eye syndrome occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly due to poor tear film stability. One of the most common causes of dry eye is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)—a condition where the tiny oil-producing glands in the eyelids become clogged or inflamed, preventing them from secreting the necessary oils that keep your tears from evaporating too quickly.
 

Both Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and radiofrequency (RF) are designed to address MGD and improve overall eye comfort by stimulating these glands and restoring their function.
 

Signs You Could Benefit from Envision IPL and RF Treatment

If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may be a good candidate for Envision’s IPL and RF therapies:

• Chronic dry, irritated eyes that do not respond well to artificial tears

• Burning, stinging, or itching sensations in your eyes

• Redness or inflammation of the eyelids

• Grittiness or the feeling of a foreign object in your eye

• Fluctuating vision that improves with blinking

• Sensitivity to light

• Frequent reliance on eye drops without long-lasting relief
   

How Lumecca IPL and Forma-I RF Treats Dry Eye

The Lumecca IPL treatment uses controlled pulses of light to reduce inflammation, destroy bacteria contributing to eyelid irritation, and stimulate the Meibomian glands to improve oil production. This helps stabilize the tear film and provides relief from dryness and discomfort.
 

Forma-I RF treatment uses gentle radiofrequency energy to warm the eyelids, liquefying blockages in the Meibomian glands and encouraging proper oil secretion. The added benefit of RF therapy is that it can also improve eyelid skin health and reduce fine lines, making it an excellent dual-purpose treatment.
 

What to Expect During Treatment

Both Lumecca IPL and Forma-I RF treatments are non-invasive, with minimal downtime. During an IPL session, light pulses are applied to the skin around your eyes, followed by gentle gland expression to remove blockages. RF therapy involves a warming sensation as the device is moved along the eyelids to encourage gland function. Most patients notice gradual improvement in their dry eye symptoms after just a few sessions.
 

Find Lasting Relief for Your Dry Eyes at Vintage Optical

If over-the-counter drops and artificial tears are no longer providing the relief you need, it may be time to explore more advanced treatment options. We offer personalized dry eye evaluations to determine whether Lumecca IPL and Forma-I RF are the right solutions for you.

If you’re experiencing dry eye symptoms, schedule a consultation with Vintage Optical to take the first step toward lasting relief with Envision by InMode’s IPL and RF therapy.  Visit our office in Morton, Illinois, or call (309) 263-8611 to book an appointment today.