Siepser Eyecare

EXPERIENCE THE SIEPSER DRY EYE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE To date, treatment for dry eye has been largely limited to home remedies such as eye drops and medication. As the region’s only center dedicated exclusively to the effective diagnosis and treatment of dry eye, Siepser Eyecare offers natural, drug free, spa-like treatments to include Miboflo and Gland expression that treat the root causes of 86% of dry eye cases. Siepser Dry Eye Center of Excellence also offers additional, a la carte treatments that allow us to customize a care plan to each patient and maximize effectiveness of their dry eye treatment. are you experiencing any of these eye symptoms? STINGING OR BURNING FATIGUE REDNESS FLUCTUATING VISION EVEN WITH CORRECTIVE LENSES CONTACT LENS DISCOMFORT DIFFICULTY READING ELECTRONIC DEVICES SANDY OR GRITTY FEELING Difficulty opening eyes in the morning EYE SECRETIONS EYE RUBBING CLOUDY OR BLURRED VISION EVEN WHEN WEARING CORRECTIVE LENSES If you are experiencing these symptoms and drops provide minimum relief, schedule your dry eye consultation today! In-Office Dry Eye Treatments Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy Our IPL is delivered using Optimum Power Energy (OPE) technology. This utilizes polychromatic light delivered through a handpiece directly to the skin via thermal pulses to revitalize the tissue to resume their normal activities. OPE technology allows us to perform pain-free IPL and without having to use ultrasound gel. It was FDA approved for dermatologic use in 1995 to treat rosacea and over the last decade has gained popularity in the eyecare world to treat ocular rosacea, the root cause of many cases of evaporative dry eye. It removes vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and has a powerful anti-aging effect. Studies have proven that IPL is anti-inflammatory and reduces most common inflammatory mediators involved in dry eye. Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) LLLT is a unique technology of photobiomodulation (PBM) used for many years in various fields of medicine (dermatology, dentistry, etc.). We use 15-minute LLLT mask treatments. Red mask: The emission of red light improves cellular metabolism by triggering the mitochondrial production of ATP and increased oxygen utilization as well as an endogenous heating. This facilitates production and stimulation of the oil component released from meibomian glands into the tear film, thus stabilizing the top lipid layer of the tears, reducing the signs and symptoms of evaporative dry eye. This also has a powerful anti-aging effect by tightening collagen. Blue mask: The emission of blue light is antimicrobial, stimulating the release of perforins. Perforins punch holes in the cell membranes of the bacteria and mites that are known to colonize our eyelids and contribute to the inflammatory cycle of dry eye. It is also beneficial for patients with rosacea and acne. Meibomian Gland Puncture This is performed prior to Miboflo for patients whose oil glands are blocked by scar tissue that has formed as a result of chronic environmental stress such as contact lens wear and makeup. BLEPHEX EYELID AND LASH CLEANING This treatment cleans the eyelids and lashes of dirt, debris, bacteria, and the demodex mite, which are common causes of chronic eyelid inflammation and ocular irritation. It also exposes the oil glands of the eyelids, preparing them for further treatments. Amniotic Tissue Treatment This is a treatment during which a membrane (similar to a contact lens) composed of amniotic tissue is placed on the cornea to repair the damaged surface of the eye. Punctal Plugs Placed into the drains in your eyelids to keep your tears on your eyes longer. With a specific prescribed therapy regimen the ducts of the meibomian glands will secrete thinner and clearer lipids which will allow for a healthier tear film.

Find out more about our procedures LASIK LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), is a type of refractive surgery that reshapes the cornea for the correction of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. The procedure takes about five minutes per eye and Siepser patients achieve dramatic improvement in their vision within 24 hours. The Siepser Eyecare team has been successfully performing this surgery for over 20 years and is immensely proud of a 0% infection rate. The experienced and knowledgeable Siepser team walks patients through every step of their vision correction, ensuring they are educated, at ease, and receive the best outcome. Top Questions to Ask Your LASIK Doctor How do I know I am a good candidate for LASIK surgery? Determining whether or not you are a good candidate for LASIK is quite complex. Everyone’s eyes are unique. This is why every candidate needs a thorough examination prior to committing to LASIK surgery. As a part of your consult, your physician should fully explain the current condition of your eyes to include degrees of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism in addition to assessing if there is any presence of dry eye. Your overall eye health and general health also need to be factored into determining if you are a good candidate. At Siepser Eyecare, we believe that to provide our patients with the best care, nothing can be “one size fits all”. When a patient schedules a consult with us, we take the time required to fully understand the patient’s health and recommend the appropriate course of treatment. How Many Successful LASIK Procedures Have You Performed? What Results Can I Expect? If I am Not a Candidate for LASIK Surgery, Do I Have Other Treatment Options? What Are the Potential Risks of LASIK? REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE Refractive lens exchange (RLE) is a type of vision correction surgery that involves using ultrasound to remove the eye’s natural lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens (IOL) to minimize the use of glasses and contacts. It is an option for some patients who are not a candidate for LASIK surgery. ACCOMMODATIVE LENSES Accommodation is a natural process that allows the eye to focus on objects at varying distances. As the lens becomes more rigid with age, accommodation declines. Accommodative Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are tiny, clear, plastic lenses that are surgically implanted into the eye and attach to the eye’s focusing muscles. Accommodating IOLs are primarily used for the treatment of cataracts. Accommodating IOLs are unique because they move inside your eye in order to accommodate focusing at different distances. The Siepser Eyecare team attaches a tiny hinge to the eye’s focusing muscles so that the patient’s eye can once again change the shape of the lens to focus. Dependence on reading glasses is dramatically reduced or even eliminated, along with the cataract and blurry vision. PRK Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a type of refractive surgery for the correction of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. PRK uses a cool beam of light to reshape the surface of the cornea. It is a good solution for patients that are not a candidate for LASIK due to a thin cornea or other conditions. The recovery from PRK can take a bit longer and be slightly less comfortable than LASIK, however, the Siepser team has developed a process and care that ensures their patients are as comfortable as possible during their healing to restored good vision. LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS The solution to correcting cataracts is to undergo surgery where the surgeon will remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear intraocular lens (IOL). Historically, the surgeon would select a lens prior to the procedure that would best meet the patient’s needs and would have limited options to adjust the lens post surgery to further improve vision. RxSight™ now offers a Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) that allows the surgeon to adjust it after the procedure to optimize the patient’s vision. How does it work? The surgeon completes the cataract procedure as usual. The only difference is that the surgeon would implant the LAL instead of a standard lens. In the following two weeks after the procedure, the patient will return to the office to undergo non-invasive light treatments to adjust the lens to the specific patient’s needs to achieve customized, optimal vision. The light treatments last approximately 90 seconds, are non-invasive and painless. Patients may require 2-4 light treatments over 1-2 weeks post cataract procedure to achieve optimal vision. Because the lens does react and change with exposure to light, patients are required to wear specific UV protective glasses until their lenses have been adjusted to the optimal level and undergo a final treatment to “lock in” the results.