Relieve dry, itchy, or sore eyes with ThermaEye IPL Plus at Potters Bar Eye Care. Safe, effective treatment targeting the root cause of dry eyes for long-lasting comfort. Book your consultation today!
Struggling with dry, itchy, or sore eyes? At Potters Bar Eye Care, we use* ThermaEye IPL Plus, an advanced, safe treatment that targets the root cause of dry eyes. Improve tear quality, reduce irritation, and enjoy long-lasting relief.
Fast, effective, and tailored to you.
Dry eye syndrome, or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when the tears are of poor quality. Common symptoms include:
Dry eye affects people of all ages but is more common in older adults, women in peri- or post-menopause, contact lens wearers, and those exposed to long hours on digital devices or harsh environments.
Traditional remedies like lubricating drops, hot compresses, and eyelid hygiene wipes provide temporary relief without addressing the underlying problem. ThermaEye IPL Plus works differently.
Using gentle pulses of broad-spectrum light (UV and blue light filtered), the therapy stimulates the meibomian glands in the eyelids. This allows the glands to release natural oils that stabilize the tear film, prevent evaporation, and relieve dry eye symptoms.
Benefits include:
Most patients with dry eyes are suitable for ThermaEye IPL Plus, except for those with:
Active skin infections or conditions near the eyes
Moles, tattoos, or skin tumors around the treatment area
History of keloids, immune or coagulation disorders
Use of anticoagulants or pregnancy
Sessions take only a few minutes:
ThermaEye IPL Plus is safe and well tolerated:
Dry eyes occur when the tear film is unstable or when your eyes don’t produce enough tears. Common causes include blocked or inflamed meibomian glands, hormonal changes, aging, contact lens use, prolonged screen time, and environmental factors.
ThermaEye IPL Plus uses controlled pulses of broad-spectrum light to stimulate the meibomian glands in the eyelids. This helps the glands release natural oils that stabilize tears, prevent evaporation, and relieve dry eye symptoms.
Yes. ThermaEye IPL Plus is safe and well-tolerated. Eyes are protected with goggles or disposable patches, and light pulses are gentle. A full assessment ensures suitability for each patient.
Most patients require 3–4 sessions, spaced 2–3 weeks apart. Some notice improvement within hours of the first session. Annual top-up sessions are recommended to maintain results.
IPL may not be suitable for patients with darker skin tones, active skin infections, moles, tattoos, skin tumors near the eyes, history of keloids, immune or coagulation disorders, anticoagulant use, or pregnancy.
Yes. Patients can continue their usual lubricating drops during IPL therapy.
Each session typically takes just a few minutes, making it a quick and convenient treatment option.
Yes. Improving meibomian gland function and tear quality can enhance outcomes for laser vision correction and cataract surgery.
Some patients notice relief within hours, while full improvement usually develops over several weeks after completing the treatment course.
To see if ThermaEye IPL Plus is right for you, book a consultation with our dry eye specialist at Potters Bar Eye Care.
46 Darkes Lane,
Potters Bar EN6 2HW,
United Kingdom
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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