TIXEL TREATMENT
LONG-LASTING DRY EYE RELIEF: TIXEL, THE NEWEST TREATMENT IN DRY EYE
Dry eye is a chronic condition affecting millions of individuals and can sometimes be difficult to manage. We at South Shore Eye Care understand the frustration that can come with this and are committed to offering a gentle, yet powerful solution to improve overall ocular health.
Tixel, the latest innovation in dry eye, is an FDA-approved non-invasive treatment that helps to restore the eyelid gland function, as well as improve blepharitis, and ocular surface inflammation. It is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that uses controlled heat and gentle pressure to recalibrate and improve eyelid gland function. The treatment is quick, taking only two minutes for both eyes, making it an effective option for patients seeking lasting dry eye relief beyond eye drops.
HOW DOES TIXEL HELP WITH DRY EYES?
- Recalibrates Eyelid Gland Function - restores clogged eyelid glands, allowing for healthy oil production necessary for a stable tear film
- Reduces Chronic Inflammation - effectively treats blepharitis, eyelid irritation, recurrent styes and chalazia
- Promotes Natural Tear Production
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING TIXEL TREATMENT
- Eyelids will be cleaned
- An analgesic gel will be applied to your upper and lower eyelids.
- The handheld device will be moved across your upper and lower eyelids to deliver short pulses of heat. You will feel warmth and slight pressure
- Total treatment time is two minutes.
- Immediately following the treatment, you may experience some watery eyes lasting only a couple of minutes.
- For maximum relief and efficacy, patients will need a total of 3 treatments spaced two weeks apart.
RECOVERY TIME AFTER TREATMENT
- No downtime
- Can resume normal activities immediately following the treatment
