Dry Eye Therapy in Brantford

Your treatment protocol typically involves 3 sessions. For better results, we recommend pairing IRPL with a Jett Plasma Pen. 

The sessions are considered comfortable and painless, with 90% of patients reporting improved symptoms after just 2 treatments. 

Each session is quick and takes place in our office. You’ll wear protective goggles while ultrasound gel is applied to your upper cheek. Your optometrist will then administer 8 light flashes to the treatment area, repeating the process for your other eye.

IRPL + Jett Plasma Pen treatment price: 4 total sessions, $1,200

• Payment may be split and paid at the first and third sessions.
• Sessions 1, 2, & 4 include both treatments, while session 3 is Jett Plasma Pen-only.

Research has shown that the long-lasting effect of IRPL is expected for a minimum of 6 months and up to 3 years or more. Single-maintenance treatment visits are recommended if your symptoms start to come back to help maintain long-term relief.

IRPL is a promising treatment that has recently come to Canada, and Brantford Eye Care is proud to be one of the few Canadian practices to offer this innovative, noninvasive dry eye treatment.

Dive into the Research Behind IRPL

Eager to learn more? Here are some great resources:

• Study Abstract: Ocular Surface Workup in Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Treated with Intense Regulated Pulsed Light
• Clinical Trial: Prospective Trial of Intense Pulsed Light for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
• Research Paper: Intense pulsed light treatment and meibomian gland expression for moderate to advanced meibomian gland dysfunction

A Purpose-Built Dry Eye Solution: E>Eye addresses meibomian gland dysfunction at the root of the issue. It doesn’t just treat your symptoms, but delivers precise pulses of light to stimulate the glands and restore their natural function. E>Eye was designed specifically to treat dry eye, making it a purpose-built, patient-centred solution. 

Improve Your Quality of Life: Treating dry eye can enhance your quality of life by tackling frustrating symptoms that often interfere with daily activities. 

After IRPL treatment with us, you may notice fast improvements in:

• Vision clarity
• Watery eyes
• Light sensitivity
• Redness
• Irritation & grittiness

Convenient Treatment & Fast Results: The quick, 3-minute sessions make IRPL especially convenient for busy schedules, and the results can often be felt the same day.

Some patients report improvement in gland function within just 2 hours of their first treatment. With continued sessions tailored to your needs, results can last from 6 months to 3 years or more, offering sustainable relief and clearer vision.

Aesthetic Perks: E>Eye IRPL can also provide benefits for skin health and aesthetics. Your IRPL treatment can rejuvenate your skin, soften fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce unwanted pigmentation. It’s also effective for conditions such as rosacea and spider veins and even for hair removal.

The Jett Plasma Pen uses pulsed plasma microcurrent (a low level of electrical current) to effectively treat dry eye caused by MGD and blepharitis. It’s designed to be gentle on the delicate tissues surrounding the eyes.

The treatment uses a noninvasive technique called “reversible electroporation,” which involves creating tiny “pores” in cell membranes using electric charges. This allows micronutrients to flow freely into cells, rejuvenating the tissues. 

For dry eye treatment, this means that the device can improve the quality of oil secretions from the eyelids and dissolve hardened oils in the meibomian glands, encouraging them to produce more healthy oils for your tears. Learn more about how it works.

The Jett Plasma Pen can also boost circulation, reducing inflammation in the affected tissues in and around your eyes. By breaking down hardened materials like keratin or debris that can clog the oil glands, the plasma energy helps these glands to work at their best. It can also decrease the bacteria on the eyes to improve tear flow and stability.

Additionally, the Jett Plasma Pen stimulates the skin and muscles, encouraging improved blood flow and cellular repair. This has the added benefit of tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines, making the treatment both functional for dry eye care and rejuvenating.

Dry eye therapy with the Jett Plasma Pen is simple, quick, and comfortable. Your treatment protocol typically involves 4 sessions and we recommend pairing Jett Plasma Pen with IRPL for the best results. 

During a session, your doctor uses the pen to apply plasma energy to the areas around the eyes, particularly targeting the eyelids. It typically takes just a few minutes per eye. Some patients notice a mild tingling sensation during the procedure. 

There’s no recovery time needed, so you can return to your daily activities immediately. We’ll let you know your recommended treatment plan in your consultation.

Jett Plasma Pen + IRPL Treatment Price: 4 total sessions, $1,200

• Payment may be split and paid at first and third session
• Sessions 1, 2, & 4 include both treatments, while session 3 is Jett Plasma Pen-only

Patients often notice improvements in their dry eye symptoms shortly after their first session.

The therapy enhances tear quality by improving the gland function responsible for producing the oily layer of tears, reducing tear evaporation and dryness. It also combats inflammation and promotes better tear film stability, addressing issues like irritation, redness, and blurry vision. 

Over time, with consistent treatment, the benefits can extend to long-lasting relief and healthier gland function, helping patients feel more comfortable on a daily basis.

Dive into the Research Behind Jett Plasma Pen

Eager to learn more? Here are some great resources:

• Product Overview

• Ophthalmology Times Europe: A Safe and Effective Non-Ablative Treatment with Multiple Applications for the Ocular Surface
• Study: PMCF Study Final Report
  • The Post Market Clinical Follow-up “PMCF” study was completed in October last year. The PMCF study was launched on 12.6.2020. It is a prospective, multicentre, randomized, and single-blind controlled post-marketing study. The aim of the study was the treatment of blepharitis/MGD with the JETT PLASMA LIFT MEDICAL silver heads.

Comfortable: The Jett Plasma Pen is noninvasive and comfortable. You can get back to your day immediately after treatment. It’s a great option for people who have not found success with traditional approaches like artificial tears. 

Lasting Relief: Many people feel dry eye symptom relief immediately after treatment and continue to benefit from it for months afterward. This can mean that less frequent treatment is needed.

Safety: This treatment is safe and clinically proven to work for dry eye treatment.

Firmer Skin: Beyond its role in dry eye treatment, the Jett Plasma Pen offers aesthetic perks as well. It stimulates collagen and elastin production, improving skin elasticity and firmness. It’s a noninvasive way to improve skin tone and texture, tighten sagging skin, and smooth fine lines. 

Learn more about the Jett Plasma Pen.

LLLT operates through a process called photobiomodulation, which uses light energy to trigger biological changes at the cellular level. 

The gentle stimulation of the meibomian glands boosts their ability to secrete oils that stabilize the tear film. 

LLLT also reduces inflammation in surrounding tissues and can promote blood flow, further facilitating healing and comfort.

The treatment process for LLLT is short, simple, and can even be relaxing. 

We typically recommend you use your Arunalight at home 3–4 times per week. It takes just 3 minutes per day, and you can relax with your eyes closed as the therapy works.

The Arunalight is a specialized mask embedded with LEDs that emit red and near-infrared light. With your eyes closed, the light penetrates your eyelid tissue and reaches the meibomian glands. You may feel a faint warming sensation, but the process is entirely noninvasive and requires no recovery time.

Photobiomodulation through LLLT has demonstrated significant improvements in both the symptoms and underlying causes of dry eye. 

Research shows it enhances tear quality, increases tear production, and can alleviate common symptoms such as redness, irritation, and light sensitivity. By reducing inflammation and promoting blood circulation around the eyes, LLLT supports long-term healing and maintenance of eye health. 

Dive into the Research Behind LLLT

Eager to learn more? Here are some great resources:

• Study: ​​Low-Level Light Therapy Versus Intense Pulsed Light for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Preliminary Results From a Prospective Randomized Comparative Study
• Study: Serial Sessions of a Novel Low-Level Light Therapy Device for Home Treatment of Dry Eye Disease

• Study: Effect of Low‐Level Light Therapy in Patients with Dry Eye: A Prospective, Randomized, Observer‐Masked Trial
• Study: Thermal Effect on Eyelid and Tear Film After Low-Level Light Therapy and Warm Compress

Targets Tear Film: LLLT stimulates tear production by enhancing the function of the lacrimal glands that create your tears.

This increase in tear volume improves your tear film stability, potentially resulting in less grittiness, burning, and irritation, allowing you to experience greater comfort throughout your day.

Fights Chronic Inflammation: Another essential aspect of LLLT is its anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation often contributes to dry eye syndrome, affecting the surface of your eye. LLLT can reduce this inflammation, promoting healing and restoring balance to the eyes. The therapy helps calm irritated tissues while supporting long-term relief.

Boosts Circulation: Additionally, LLLT can improve blood flow in your eyes by promoting vasodilation, or the widening of blood vessels. The increased circulation delivers essential oxygen and nutrients to the eye tissues while also clearing away metabolic waste products.

Noninvasive & Convenient: LLLT is noninvasive and free of the potential side effects and downtime associated with drugs or surgery. Short, at-home treatment times make it easier to fit into your schedule.