Bayside Eye Center Introduces Lipiflow to Address Dry Eye Caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

FDA-Cleared LipiFlow Treatment Safely, Effectively Treats Root Cause of Disease 
VILLAS – Bayside Eye Center, a full service eye care center, recently announced it is now providing a revolutionary new treatment, LipiFlow®, for patients who suffer from dry eye caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). MGD, a progressive disease that affects some 300 million people worldwide, stems from blockages in the oil-producing meibomian glands located in the eyelids. LipiFlow unblocks the glands, allowing the glands to resume the secretion of oily lipids needed for a healthy tear film.
Developed as a result of 30 years of scientific research, LipiFlow is an in-office procedure that uses directed heat and gentle pressure to liquefy and express the contents of meibomian glands. This revolutionary treatment is FDA-cleared and scientifically proven. In a clinical study, 90 percent of patients achieved improvements in gland secretions after a single LipiFlow treatment. 
MGD can negatively impact long term vision and ocular health. If left untreated, MGD will worsen over time, leading to eye redness, dryness, irritation, burning and eye fatigue. These symptoms can hinder daily activities such as reading, using the computer, wearing contact lenses and being outdoors on windy days. 
Patients who suffer from these symptoms should be screened for MGD as part of their routine comprehensive eye examination. Early identification of MGD can yield the best results for long term ocular health.
“Dry eye disease is one of the chief complaints that I hear from patients,” said Roger Young, O.D. at Bayside Eye Center. “I am pleased to introduce LipiFlow for my patients who are frustrated with all the ways that MGD negatively impacts their lives. Conventional therapies, such as warm compresses, over- the-counter wetting drops, ointments and prescription drugs have failed to provide the relief that LipiFlow offers. LipiFlow is safe and the most effective treatment for MGD available today.”
Bayside Eye Center, located at 2004 Bayshore Rd., Villas, provides an array of eye care services including comprehensive eye examinations, emergency eye services, management of cataracts and glaucoma, contact lenses, electrodiagnostic services and dry eye treatment. Dr. Young is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry and strives for the best outcomes for patients. Bayside Eye Center utilizes the most advanced technology to deliver care safely and reliably to its patients. For more information, contact Bayside Eye Center at (609) 886-1578.