Find Relief for Dry, Irritated Eyes
Do your eyes feel dry, tired, or constantly irritated? You are not alone, and relief is available. At North Shore Eye Health & Wellness, we offer dry eye treatments designed to target the root cause of your discomfort.
Our therapies include IPL (intense pulsed light) with iProX, RF (radiofrequency) with MD Elite, Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT), LipiFlow meibomian gland therapy, punctal plugs, and medicated eye drops. These treatments can help restore moisture, improve tear quality, reduce redness, and even enhance the appearance of the skin around your eyes.
Don’t let dry eyes interfere with your daily life. Contact us today to schedule your dry eye consultation and find the right treatment for you.
What Is Dry Eye?
Dry eye occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears are of poor quality to keep the eyes properly lubricated. This can lead to irritation, inflammation, blurred or fluctuating vision, and increased sensitivity to light. Dry eye can also cause discomfort with contact lens wear or make your eyes feel gritty or tired.
Often, dry eye is linked to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), where the glands along the eyelids that produce oils for your tear film become blocked or insufficient.
What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry eye can be influenced by multiple factors, often working together:
- Aging: Tear production naturally decreases over time
- Environmental conditions: Dry air, wind, and air conditioning can worsen symptoms
- Digital eye strain: Prolonged screen use reduces blinking
- Contact lens wear: Extended wear can destabilize the tear film
- Medications: Antihistamines, antidepressants, and birth control can reduce tear production
- Autoimmune disorders: Conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome affect the tear glands
How We Diagnose Dry Eye
Our Dry Eye Center uses different diagnostic methods to determine the cause and severity of your symptoms, which is crucial for effective treatment. Our diagnostic tools include:
- Tear Film Analysis: Evaluates all three 3 of your tear film to identify deficiencies.
- Automated and Subjective Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT): Measures how quickly tears evaporate.
- Dyes and Staining: Detects areas of ocular surface damage.
- Meibography: Images the meibomian glands to assess function and blockage.
- Schirmer’s Test: Measures tear production.
- Ocular Surface and Eyelid Assessment: Checks for inflammation, infection, and eyelid gland health.
These tests allow us to create a personalized treatment plan for every patient.
Our Dry Eye Menu
At North Shore Eye Health & Wellness, dry eye therapies are personalized to address each patient’s unique needs. Treatments are organized into Good, Better, and Best options to provide effective relief and support long-term eye health.
Good
- BlephEx: Gentle exfoliation of the eyelid margin to remove biofilm, excess oils, bacteria, and treat clinical signs/symptoms of demodex infestation. 1 Time treatment
- LipiFlow: Mechanical intervention using thermal pulsation to heat, massage, and unclog blocked meibomian glands. Clinically equivalent to 3 years of daily, at-home warm compresses completed in one, 12-minute session. 1 Time treatment
- Service Fee: $750; includes cleanser, Artificial Tears, Omega 3’s, & Warm Comps Mask
- InfinityPRO LLLT Cold Laser – Photobiomodulation (Cold Laser) therapy to stimulate cellular function of the skin to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Series of 6, weekly treatments
- InfinityPRO LLLT Cold Laser MGD – $550, 6 sessions, 1 session per week for 6 weeks; includes cleanser, Artificial Tears, Omega 3’s, and Warm Comps Mask
- Stye/Chalazion Treatment – $80/session, typically 2-4 sessions; All products A la Carte.
Better
- IProX IPL/RF: Intense Pulsed Light and Radio Frequency Therapy. Targets skin rejuvenation, treatment of pigmentation and vascular issues, reduces inflammation, and improves meibomian gland function by using targeting photothermolysis.
- *An added benefit is the stimulation of collagen improving skin texture and reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
- Service Fee: $1,600, 4 sessions, 1 per week every 3 weeks; includes Optase Life Products, Artificial Tears, & Omega 3s.
Best
- Combination Therapy Dry Eye+ Treatments – Target dry eye along with skin rejuvenation, skin tightening of fine lines/wrinkles, and vascular (redness) reduction.
- IProX + InfinityPro LLLT Cold Laser
Service Fee: $2,000, 4 sessions, iProX followed by LLLT, 1 per week every 3 weeks
Includes Optase Life Products, Cleanser, Artificial Tears, Omega 3s, & Warm Comps Mask - IProX + InfinityPro LLLT Cold Laser + LipiFlow
- Service Fee: $2,500, 4 sessions, 2 iProX/LLLT, then LLLT and LipiFlow, then 2 iProX/LLLT, 1 session per week every 3 weeks
Includes Optase Life Products, Cleanser, Artificial Tears, Omega 3s, & Warm Comps Mask- *An added benefit is the stimulation of collagen improving skin texture and reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
- Service Fee: $1,600, 4 sessions, 1 per week every 3 weeks; includes Optase Life Products, Artificial Tears, & Omega 3s.
- IProX + InfinityPro LLLT Cold Laser
IPL Therapy with iProX
Dry eye is often linked to inflammation around the eyelids and blocked meibomian glands. The iProX system delivers intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy to the delicate skin around the eyes, targeting the root causes of inflammation and poor tear quality.
With a series of gentle light pulses, iProX helps to reduce abnormal blood vessels, calm inflammation, and improve the flow of natural oils into your tears.
For many, IPL not only alleviates the uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye but also promotes healthier eyelid function over time. Treatment is quick, comfortable, and performed right in the clinic, with results that build with each session.
RF Treatment with MD Elite
Radiofrequency (RF) therapy is another approach we use to address meibomian gland dysfunction, one of the leading causes of dry eye. Our MD Elite device delivers controlled, soothing heat combined with gentle massage to the eyelid area.
This treatment softens hardened oils inside the meibomian glands, making it easier to clear blockages and restore a healthy tear film.
Beyond easing dryness and irritation, RF therapy can also stimulate collagen production in the surrounding tissues, improving eyelid tone and comfort. Like IPL, RF is a safe, in-office procedure with no downtime, designed to provide relief and improve long-term eye health.
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Your Personalized Path to Healthy, Hydrated Eyes
Living with dry, irritated eyes doesn’t have to be your norm. At North Shore Eye Health & Wellness, we combine diagnostics, in-office treatments, and tailored at-home care to help you find lasting relief. Whether it’s LipiFlow, IPL, RF, or daily lid hygiene, our team creates a plan designed specifically for your eyes and lifestyle.
Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward clearer, healthier, and more comfortable eyes.
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It’s our privilege to care for patients across Cedarburg and beyond. Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or returning for ongoing care, we’re honored to support your visual health.
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- N54W6135 Mill Street, Suite 700
- Cedarburg, WI 53012
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- Phone: 262-421-4412
- Fax: 262-421-4413
- Email: [email protected]
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North Shore Eye Health & Wellness
- N54W6135 Mill Street, Suite 700
- Cedarburg, WI 53012
- 262-421-4412
- 262-421-4413
- [email protected]