The dry eye study The exact cause of the dry eye can be identified and an appropriate treatment can be designed. advanced management fully customised.
In our clinic we carry out a complete diagnosis that analyses tear quality, the state of the Meibomian glands and the stability of the tear film, offering an effective approach for mild and severe cases.
With the state-of-the-art technology of Dr. Ali Nowrouzi we carry out a complete study including:
Meibography to assess the meibomian glands for obstruction or atrophy.
TBUT (Break-Up Time) Test to measure tear film stability.
Schirmer test to quantify tear production.
Assessment of lipid quality and flicker.
In addition, we have advanced treatments for inflammatory or evaporative dry eye:
IPL for dry eye (Intense Pulsed Light).
Eye radiofrequency to improve the function of the meibomian glands.
Regenerative treatments and complete glandular clearance protocols.
This is necessary because dry eye has multiple causes: low tear quantity, poor lipid quality, inflammation or problems in the meibomian glands.
With the complete study we determine the exact origin and choose the appropriate treatment, avoiding generic solutions that do not work.
The meibography is an imaging test that allows the visualisation of the Meibomian glands, responsible for producing the lipid layer of the tear.
This test can detect whether the glands are obstructed, inflamed or have atrophy, This is essential for diagnosing the evaporative dry eye, which is the most common form of dry eye.
The TBUT assesses how long the tear remains stable before breaking.
A low TBUT means that the tear evaporates quickly and there is instability, a common cause of burning, blurred vision and a gritty sensation.
The Schirmer test measures the tear quantity produced by the eye in a time interval.
It is essential in cases of dry eye due to low tear production, autoimmune diseases or processes affecting the lacrimal gland.
The IPL (intense pulsed light) reduces inflammation, improves the quality of the lipid component of tears and helps to unblock the meibomian glands.
It is especially effective in evaporative dry eye and chronic blepharitis.
No, the diagnostic study and advanced treatments (IPL and radiofrequency) are well tolerated, do not require anaesthesia and allow an immediate return to routine.
The timing depends on each patient, some patients notice improvement after the first few sessions, especially with radiofrequency and IPL.
Optimal results are usually obtained with multi-session protocols and periodic maintenance depending on the severity of the case.
If you need a advanced dry eye study If you wish to evaluate the health of your ocular surface and lacrimal glands, you can make an appointment with Dr. Ali Nowrouzi in Marbella and have the test performed at the same appointment, with detailed interpretation of the results on the spot.
