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Dry Eye Disease has become one of the most common eye conditions affecting adults and even younger individuals today thanks to screen exposure, lifestyle changes, pollution, and increasing environmental triggers. At Nirmal’s Eye Hospital, Tambaram, our Advanced Dry Eye Clinic is built to diagnose, treat, and manage Dry Eye Disease using cutting-edge technology, TFOS DEWS II–based protocols, and specialized treatment modalities including IRPL therapy.
Dry Eye Disease occurs when the eyes are unable to maintain a healthy, stable tear film. This can be due to:
Nirmal’s Eye Hospital houses one of Chennai’s most advanced diagnostic tools for dry eye: the SBM Ocular Surface Analyzer (OSA).
The OSA provides a complete evaluation of your eye’s tear film quality, gland health, and overall ocular surface condition with advanced precision:
Our specialists use the diagnostic data to accurately analyze ocular surface health, determine the exact dry eye type, and design targeted treatment strategies:
Design tailored treatments by analyzing each patient’s unique ocular surface needs and creating individualized dry eye solutions:
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Choose the lens that matches your lifestyle and vision goals
The IRPL treatment protocol at Nirmal’s Eye Hospital uses advanced light therapy to manage dry eye, improve Meibomian gland function, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall ocular surface health effectively.
Assess tear film, meibomian glands, and ocular surface thoroughly to create a fully personalized treatment plan for each patient.
Specifically designed to correct astigmatism along with cataracts. Provides clear distance vision without cylindrical power glasses.
See clearly at distance and near without reading glasses. Perfect for those who want freedom from glasses for most daily activities like reading, driving, and phone use.
The complete vision solution—clear at all distances. Ideal for active lifestyles involving computer work, reading, driving, and hobbies. Minimal to no glasses needed.
Provides the most natural vision with continuous focus at multiple distances. Less glare and halos compared to multifocals, with smooth visual transitions.
Our treatment follows TFOS DEWS II, the global gold standard for DED management. Each stage addresses a different level of disease severity.
The process begins with a detailed ocular surface analyzer (OSA) assessment to understand the patient’s condition. Patients are educated about potential triggers, and lifestyle modifications such as optimizing humidity, taking digital breaks, and improving lighting are recommended. Basic ocular lubricants, including preservative-free artificial tears, are prescribed to relieve mild symptoms and maintain eye comfort.
For moderate dry eye or persistent symptoms, treatment progresses to include non-preserved lubricants and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Additional interventions may involve punctal occlusion, moisture chamber goggles, warm compresses, and eyelid hygiene. Nutritional support through Omega-3 supplementation is also incorporated to improve overall ocular surface health.
Patients requiring stronger intervention may benefit from oral secretagogues, autologous serum drops, or therapeutic contact lenses. Procedures such as probing for gland blockages and advanced anti-inflammatory therapies are introduced to address underlying causes and restore eye function.
IRPL Therapy (Intense Regulated Pulsed Light) is one of the most advanced treatments for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), a major contributor to evaporative dry eye. This therapy uses precise, regulated pulses of light delivered through the E>Eye device to stimulate Meibomian gland activity, reduce chronic inflammation, restore tear film stability, and prevent gland atrophy. Patients experience improved long-term ocular comfort with consistent, controlled, and safe energy delivery that produces predictable treatment outcomes.
Your recovery is just as important as the surgery itself
Day 1:Initial relief begins; mild irritation or tearing is normal.
Day 3-7:Tear film improves; dryness and discomfort start reducing.
Week 2:Most daily activities can be resumed comfortably; eye surface stabilizes.
1 Month:Full recovery achieved; long-term comfort and tear film stability maintained.
Our advanced diagnostic tools provide precise insights for accurate dry eye evaluation.
This test evaluates how quickly the tear film evaporates, helping identify instability and early signs of evaporative dry eye conditions.
We analyze the oily layer of your tears to understand gland function, diagnose deficiencies, and plan targeted dry eye treatments.
Gentle pressure is applied to assess gland blockage, oil quality, and overall function, guiding precise management of Meibomian gland dysfunction.
This evaluation maps the corneal surface to detect dryness-related damage, irregularities, and inflammation for accurate treatment planning and monitoring.
Provides the most natural vision with continuous focus at multiple distances. Less glare and halos compared to multifocals, with smooth visual transitions.
The best dry eye treatment depends on severity and cause, including artificial tears, prescription eye drops, punctal plugs, lifestyle modifications, eyelid hygiene, and advanced therapies like IPL or LipiFlow for lasting relief.
Stage 4 dry eye is the most severe form, characterized by persistent pain, significant vision impairment, corneal damage, chronic inflammation, and frequent infections, requiring aggressive medical or surgical intervention for management.
Dry eyes cannot always be permanently cured, but long-term management—including medications, tear supplements, lifestyle changes, and advanced procedures—can control symptoms and prevent complications effectively.
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