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Dry and Granular Eyes? Your Glands Are Possibly Blocked

iLux Treatment: Innovation to Overcome Dry Eye

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Why Are Hot Compresses Not Enough To Unblock Your Glands?

86% of dry eye cases are caused by blocked meibomian glands (MGMs). The essential oil in your tears gets stuck and thickens, like cold butter.

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Home hot packs are tedious and often ineffective. They lose heat too quickly and don't penetrate deep enough to liquefy hardened oil. The discomfort persists despite your efforts.

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The iLux® treatment applies a controlled therapeutic heat directly on the eyelids, maintaining the ideal temperature. Simultaneously, it applies a targeted compression to completely clear the blockages. Professional precision makes the difference.

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iLux®: Targeted Heat + Compression for Maximum Relief

Precise Therapeutic Heat

The sterile tip heats the eyelid to the exact temperature needed to safely liquefy the frozen oil (meibum).

Controlled compression

Once the oil is liquefied, the clinician applies gentle, targeted compression to fully express (empty) the blocked glands.

Direct Visualization (The Key)

Thanks to the integrated magnifying glass, we visualize the elimination of blockages in real time, ensuring a complete and personalized treatment.

iLux® is Specifically Designed to Treat the Root Cause

If your dry eye symptoms are linked to poor tear quality or glandular blockages, iLux® offers a direct and effective solution. It is clinically proven to:

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Dry eye

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Blepharitis

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Accutane Induced Eye Dryness

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MGD

The Fastest In-Clinic Treatment for DGM

The Preparation

You are comfortably settled. The clinician looks at your glands to identify the main areas of blockage.

The Treatment

The iLux® sterile tip is applied to your eyelids. You will feel pleasant warmth and firm pressure. (8-12 minutes in total).

After the session

Often quick relief. A slight temporary reddening is possible. You can return to normal activities immediately.

The Standard Protocol

A single treatment provides significant results that can last from 6 to 12 months. Your clinician will recommend the frequency that's right for your condition.

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Clinically Proven Effectiveness

Targeted treatment

THE CARE EXPERIENCE

In addition to treatments, we offer care based on listening and empathy. Each patient is unique, and our greatest satisfaction is to give you back the comfort of life you thought you had lost.

An approach appreciated by our patients. Rated 5.0/5 on Google.

Restore the natural flow of your tears Get back to your comfort.

iLux® treatment goes beyond managing symptoms:

Fast and Long Lasting Relief: Results that last 6 to 12 months.
More Effective Than Compresses: Provides the heat and pressure needed where it counts.
Improving the quality of tears: Restores the essential oily layer to prevent evaporation.
Ultra-Fast Procedure: Complete treatment in under 12 minutes.

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Meet our Dry Eye Optometrists

Dre. Francesca Olinga

Optometrist

An optometrist and founder of the CARE Clinic, Dr. Francesca Olinga understands dry eye because she has experienced it. Experienced in the management of complex cases (neuropathic pain, demodex, chalazions), she uses innovation and listening to offer you lasting solutions, not just temporary relief.

Dr. Trang Nguyen

Optometrist

Optometrist with over 30 years of experience and speaker for eye care professionals. Dr. Nguyen has experience in restoring visual quality affected by dry eye. It offers unique expertise to reconcile your aesthetic goals (makeup, cosmetics) and optimal eye comfort. Trust an expert who trains experts.

FAQS

What is the difference between iLux® and IPL?

IPL primarily treats vascular inflammation (the indirect cause). iLux® mechanically treats the physical blockage of the glands (the direct consequence). The two treatments are often combined for optimal results.

What is the difference between iLux® and LipiFlow®?

Both are effective and use heat and pressure. iLux® is a portable system that allows the clinician to manually control compression and directly visualize gland expression, offering a highly personalized treatment that is often faster than the automated LipiFlow® system.

Is the iLux® treatment painful?

Most patients find it very tolerable. You will feel warmth and firm pressure, but no sharp pain. Many compare it to a warm, deep eyelid massage.

Targeted treatment for DGM

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