Lipiflow patient Robert Eagle had a lot to say about the Lipiflow treatment he received over a year ago. Bob was a patient who would be considered as experiencing extreme discomfort and symptoms. He graciously shared some time with us today, after a visit with Dr. White, to tell us about his Dry Eye history and treatment results.
Robert had been a patient of another eye doctor for years until his doctor referred him to Dr. White, as he had run out of treatment options for his Dry Eye. He had been a long time Dry Eye sufferer to the point of “by the end of my work day (about 4 o’clock ‘ish) the thought of meeting up with someone after work or going out to dinner was not something I even considered”. Robert said his eyes were heavy and sticky and he just wanted to go home and close his eyes. It was difficult just to drive home. He would go to movies with his family in the past and he wouldn’t watch the movies. “I listened to the movies”, he said. He would take the opportunity in the dark theatre to close his eyes for some relief.
Having the Lipiflow treatment “was a Life Changing Event!” He drives a lot for work and now he can drive all the way to Chicago and get there and still go out afterward with no dryness or irritation. “I can actually squeeze my eyes and feel the lubrication”, he says. He said his co-workers have noticed that he is no longer constantly blinking throughout the day. He found the Lipiflow Treatment more like a relaxing spa treatment, very comfortable and easy, right in the office.
He thinks his great results have made him into a “bad patient” though as his symptoms are no longer debilitating. He admits to not always remembering to do his drops and eye compresses and he was counseled by Dr. White to continue to do these things. When he left today, his goal is to make sure he does these things regularly to make sure he stays in tip top shape! He always takes his Fish Oil (4xday)! Bob shared that he is aware that he may need a repeat treatment because his MGD was so severe and that adherence to the warm compresses, eye drops, and fish oil are a way of life if he wants to stay at his peak! As long as he continues to do what he loves to do without discomfort he is overjoyed!
He would recommend to anyone who may be suffering from similar symptoms not to hesitate being evaluated for Dry Eye (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction) to see if the Lipiflow Treatment is right for them.
Good News! The Lipiflow treatment can be effective to deter further progression and discomfort as MGD is a progressive disease. For those who are at stages less severe than Bob’s this can be an excellent choice.
Set up your Dry Eye evaluation here and/or learn more about MGD here.