FAQ Smart Dry Eyes

Smart Dry Eyes differentiates itself from conventional treatments by identifying and treating the underlying causes of specific dry eye symptoms. Our approach provides patients with durable, long-term relief and enhanced eye health. 

Personalized and Precise Treatment

Smart Dry Eyes treatment utilizes advanced diagnostic tools to assess the root causes of dry eye symptoms, such as Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), insufficient tear production, or inflammation. The treatment is tailored based on your specific needs, ensuring more effective and precise care.

Eyelid Hygiene and Massage

Certain treatments, such as Meibomian gland expression (done using specialized equipment), are designed to clear blockages in the glands that produce the oil layer of tears, improving lubrication without the need for surgery.

Non-Invasive Procedures

Many Smart Dry Eyes treatments are non-invasive, meaning they don’t require surgery or injections. Instead, methods like Tixel impulses or pulsed light therapy (IPL) are used to address the underlying causes of dry eye, such as blocked oil glands or inflammation.

Increased Efficacy Over Traditional Treatments

Compared to traditional treatments like artificial tears or over-the-counter medications, Smart Dry Eyes treatments can provide faster relief by addressing the root causes of dry eye rather than just the symptoms. Many patients report noticeable improvement after just one or two sessions.

By focusing on the long-term management of the disease (e.g., improving Meibomian gland function, reducing inflammation), these treatments can provide longer-lasting results compared to traditional options, which often need to be applied frequently.

Comprehensive Approach

Smart Dry Eyes treatment often combines different therapies, such as: Heat therapy (like Tixel), Pulsed light therapy (IPL), Pharmacological treatments (e.g., anti-inflammatory eye drops like cyclosporine A or corticosteroids), Hyaluronic acid or liposome-based artificial tears for better hydration.

This multi-faceted approach targets the various underlying causes of dry eye disease, providing a more comprehensive solution.

Reduced Dependency on Artificial Tears

One of the main benefits of Smart Dry Eyes treatments is that they aim to reduce or eliminate the need for frequent use of artificial tears by targeting the root causes of the problem. For many patients, this means less reliance on over-the-counter products and a more sustainable long-term solution.

Smart Dry Eyes treatments represent the most comprehensive, customized approach to managing dry eye disease. By treating the underlying causes of dry eye rather than just alleviating symptoms, through multi-modal therapies faster, longer-lasting relief and an improved quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic dry eyes are achieved.

While Smart Dry Eyes treatments offer advanced and personalized solutions for dry eye disease, they do not guarantee 100% results for every patient. However, our targeted, technology-driven approach significantly improves the chances of successful treatment. Clinical studies have shown a significant improvement in symptoms in up to 90% of patients who suffer from evaporative dry eyes.

Clinical studies conducted in various countries have shown that 90% of patients experienced significant symptom improvement after the first two treatments. Participants reported that the improvement was noticeable after the first session, and the results lasted increasingly longer with each subsequent session.

No side effects are expected. However, individuals with very sensitive skin may experience temporary skin irritation.

Since the effect is cumulative, three to four sessions every two weeks apart are recommended.

You can expect a qualified analysis from your test results written by a dry eye specialist within 24 h. Based on the results a detailed treatment plan will be added. 

Social Security does not cover our treatment. However, some private insurance plans may provide coverage for the treatments.

One Week Prior: Avoid using self-tanners or tanning beds. Also, sunbathing should be avoided.

The Day of the Treatment: Please remove contact lenses and eye makeup before your treatment. While both can be reapplied directly after the treatment, we recommend waiting 24 hours before reapplying makeup.