Intense Pulsed Light and Radiofrequency

Dry Eye Treatments

Dry eye is a common condition that can affect comfort, vision, and everyday activities. Many people deal with symptoms like burning, redness, irritation, or fluctuating vision without realizing that the problem often involves the health and function of the meibomian glands. Because dry eye can have different underlying causes, treatment should go beyond temporary symptom relief.

At East Bay Vision Center, we offer state-of-the-art dry eye treatments designed to address the source of the problem. With technologies like Envision by InMode, patients have access to a modern approach that combines IPL and RF therapy to support healthier gland function, improve tear stability, and provide effective relief.

What Is a Common Root Cause of Dry Eye?

One of the most common root causes of dry eye is meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD. The meibomian glands line the edges of the eyelids and produce the oil layer of the tear film. This oil is important because it helps keep tears from evaporating too quickly.

When these glands become blocked or stop working properly, the tear film becomes unstable. As a result, tears may evaporate too fast, leading to symptoms such as burning, irritation, redness, fluctuating vision, and a gritty sensation. Because MGD affects the quality of the tears, not just the quantity, effective dry eye treatment should focus on restoring healthier gland function and reducing inflammation.

Forma-I (Radiofrequency)

Envision’s Forma-I uses Radiofrequency (RF) to apply controlled heat around the eyes to warm the treatment area and support gland expression. RF technology stimulates collagen formation, bringing white blood cells and stem cells to the skin around the eyes while reducing inflammation. This treatment also generates precise heat to open up clogged meibomian glands, so healthy oils flow more effectively into the tear film.

Lumecca-I (Intense Pulsed Light)

Envision’s Lumecca-I uses Intense pulsed light technology (IPL) to target the skin around the eyes and face. In dry eye care, it reduces inflammation associated with MGD and ocular rosacea. IPL can also help decrease bacteria and Demodex around the eyelids while improving the quality of meibomian gland activity. By calming the inflammatory cycle, IPL supports a healthier tear film and more lasting relief.

FAQs

What Is Forma-i? How Does It Work?

Forma-I is an innovative nonsurgical procedure that delivers bipolar radiofrequency (RF) technology to smaller, more delicate subdermal layers. Designed with unprecedented safety, the small size applicator, precision RF depth control, and intelligent temperature monitoring, ensure a safe non-drug alternative.

Forma-I feels like a warm massage in the eye area, improving blood circulation. The RF technology gently warms and melts the clogged meibomian glands in the eyelids and stimulates collagen production in the treatment area. This treatment delivers healthier meibomian glands and stabilizes tear film in dry eye disease by improving gland function and improving oil flow.

What Is Lumecca-i? How Does It Work?

Lumecca-I is a precise intense pulsed light (IPL) designed to treat pigmented and vascular lesions. Lumecca-I Lumecca-I uses photothermolysis, which provides a photofacial through the delivery of a comfortable light treatment.

Lumecca-I treats ocular rosacea, MGD, and inflammatory dry eye by reducing inflammation. The powerful bursts of light targets the root cause of dry eye disease by closing off the inflammatory blood vessels, stopping the vicious cycle of inflammatory dry eyes disease. During treatment the bright flash of light on your skin may feel like a light snap from an elastic band. Redness and a slight warming of the skin are normal after treatment and usually subside within an hour.

How Many Sessions Are Recommended?

Our doctors will recommend the ideal number of sessions to be performed based on your personal condition. Most people need 4 treatment sessions to get the full benefit of Lumecca-I and Forma-I. Maintenance treatments are recommended to be done once or twice per year after the initial treatments. Treatment times and frequency will be specifically tailored to obtain the optimal results.

What Kind Of Pre-procedure Care Is Required?

There are no specific pre-treatment requirements for Envision by InMode. During the consultation, our doctors may ask you to stop using certain medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and accutane, or other types of skin care treatments before the treatment. Our doctors may also recommend you to use good skin protection with sunscreen whenever outdoors before the treatment.

What Kind Of Post-procedure Care Is Required?

Most patients do not experience any side effects and any skin reaction typically resolves within a few hours. There is no recovery period or downtime associated with these procedures. Our doctors may also recommend you to use good skin protection with sunscreen whenever outdoors following the treatment.

What Can I Expect?

All treatments are performed right here at East Bay Vision Center at the Pleasanton location. There is no general anesthesia, no incisions, no lasers, and no surgery. Most clients find the treatments very comfortable. Our doctor will discuss in detail with you the specifics of your customized treatment plan and how it will address your individual condition.

How Safe Are These Treatments?

These treatments are recommended for patients who are seeking non-invasive procedures to address their symptoms. The small size applicators allow for treatment in small and delicate areas. These are very safe and effective treatments that can be used on most skin types and skin tones. Our doctors will discuss with you in detail if you are a good candidate for these treatments.