The EyeSite is now offering a gentle new treatment for meibomian gland-related dry eye. This light-based therapy is designed to support eye comfort, reduce irritation, and maintain healthy tears.

What is Light Therapy for Dry Eye?

Dry eye often develops when the oil glands in the eyelids (meibomian glands) don’t work properly. This leads to faster tear evaporation and ongoing irritation. Light therapy uses a comfortable mask that rests over the closed eyes, delivering low-level red or near-infrared light through the eyelids. The light gently stimulates the glands, helping them produce the natural oils needed for stable, comfortable tears.

What to Expect During Treatment

• Course of care: Usually 4 sessions, each around 15 minutes, spaced 5–7 days apart

• Painless: Patients simply sit back and relax during treatment

• Follow-up: A review is recommended 3–6 months after your initial course

• Simple and safe: The treatment is non-invasive, with no downtime afterwards

Benefits of Light Therapy

• Supports healthy oil gland function in the eyelids

• Helps reduce inflammation linked to dry eye

• Improves tear stability, leading to less dryness and irritation

• Evidence-based, with growing support from international clinical guidelines

Who Can Benefit?

This treatment may be suitable for people with:

• Evaporative dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction

• Unstable or poor-quality tears linked to eyelid inflammation

• Ongoing symptoms despite drops, compresses, or other therapies

Safety and Evidence

Light therapy for dry eye has been shown in clinical studies to be safe, comfortable, and effective across all skin types. It is now recognised internationally, including in the TFOS DEWS III Report, as an evidence-based option for managing meibomian gland dysfunction and related dry eye conditions.