IPL is now utilized not only for diminishing skin irregularities but also for treating dry eyes

San Antonio, United States - May 27, 2024 / Stone Oak Vision Source /

IPL Now Being Used for Dry Eyes in Addition to Reducing Skin Irregularities

By Carol Rennolds- May 27, 2024

Using the innovative technologies from InMode, Stone Oak Vision Source now provides patients with the opportunity to receive treatments from Lumecca, Forma-1, and Morpheus8.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a proven treatment for skin complexion, reducing skin irregularities and helping patients look years younger. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) has been FDA-cleared for more than 15 years to treat pigment and vascularity, dry eye, inflammation, Demodex-mites, and photodamage. Stone Oak Vision Source uses Lumecca, an optimized technology used for the protection, comfort, and preservation of overall eye health.

Lumecca is one of the most advanced IPL treatments on the market today, providing three times more energy than other IPLs. Significant is its treatment for Dry Eye. It also offers a spot-sized applicator to treat the Periorbital area. This precision procedure is a great drug-free option for disrupting the inflammatory cycle and other causes of dry eyes. In addition to the benefits of eye care, Dr. Chandler Mann and staff offer treatments for your entire face to address uneven skin tone, rosacea, and sun damage.

Lumecca is proven superior to other IPLs

Lumecca operates using photothermolysis, which provides a photo facial through the delivery of a comfortable and safe light treatment. After just one treatment, patients using Lumecca to treat facial pigmentation, sun damage, rosacea, and superficial vessels noticed significant improvements in their complexion and clarity of the skin (3).

For all areas being treated, Lumecca offers customization of the wavelength to best target the lesion depth and skin type. The high peak power of Lumecca, superior to other IPLS on the market, targets pulsed light to affected areas, demonstrating positive results for even deep lesions and across all skin tones. Additional features of Lumecca applicators include:

• Short pulses with high peak-power
• Large spot-size targeting
• Versatile spectrum targeting
• 515 nm and 580 nm cut-off filters
• Strong sapphire cooling that may be controlled and reduced when treating superficial vascular lesions
• High repetition rate at all settings
• Custom low-pressure Xenon lamp.
• Flexibility to choose short or long pulse according to the lesion chromophore intensity, size, and depth

The San Antonio, Texas-based practice Stone Oak Vision Source, is among the 15 providers in this area to provide this aesthetic procedure, focusing the expertise of Dr. Chandler Mann to address the benefits of Lumecca for overall improved eye health.

The Lumecca IPL high peak power allows for the following potential treatment benefits: coagulation temperature in the target can be reached at a lower fluence, higher selectivity, and ability to safely treat small targets. This results in effective treatment with fewer sessions, as compared with other IPL systems. 1

Safe, painless, and effective in treating dry eye.

Stone Oak Vision Source is proud to offer this dry eye treatment for their patients. Ocular Surface Disease, also known as dry eye, can occur

• from certain medications
• naturally by aging
• neurologic condition
• as a symptom arising from systemic diseases such as
• Sjogrens syndrome,
• Rheumatoid arthritis,
• thyroid eye disease,
• lupus

If you have a minor case of dry eye, you may be experiencing irritation, excessive tearing, fluctuating vision, and/or a burning sensation in your eyes. Excessive dry eyes, or dry eye symptoms that go untreated, have the potential to damage eye tissue, scar your corneas, and even impair your vision.

Because everyones symptoms are unique, determining the best treatment plan can vary. Treatment is however important to your eye health and overall vision. Lumecca offers a safe and effective solution for dry eyes. Light energy from Lumecca warms the meibomian glands, thus facilitating the expression of meibum. The meibum aids in reducing the evaporation of tears. Dr. Chandler Mann reports his patients see fantastic results! Painless and non-invasive, this drug-free treatment reduces the inflammation around the eye and the meibomian glands that can cause dry eye symptoms. It also decreases bacteria around the eyes.

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Providing Cutting Edge Technology for Optimal Eye Health

Dr. Mann believes that offering cutting-edge technology sets the practice apart from a typical optometry practice. He has invested in one of the most advanced Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) products on the market. Stone Oak Vision Source now offers treatments using Lumecca, Forma-1, and Morpheus8.

Often paired with Lumecca, but certainly can stand alone in treatment, Forma-1 is a cutting-edge treatment used for dry eyes and tissue remodeling. It was specifically developed to comfortably deliver minimally invasive bipolar radiofrequency to the upper and lower lids with bulk heating to unclog the meibomian glands. This bi-polar RF heat helps to restore the function of the meibomian glands, which are responsible for the lubrication of the eyes. In addition, RF heat helps stimulate collagen and elastin production in the treatment area, minimizing fine lines & wrinkles, and giving the skin a lifted and rejuvenated look! Forma-1, in conjunction with Lumecca, truly improves the quality of your tear film, giving you lasting relief from dry eyes. Truly a treatment with many benefits! Treatments are fewer than 30 minutes long and you are left with restored eye comfort and no crow's feet! Function and beauty all in one treatment!

In addition to Lumecca and Forma-1, Dr. Mann offers Morpheus8 treatments.

Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive device for fractional coagulation of subcutaneous tissue. Morpheus8 provides an interchangeable portfolio of microneedling tips to deliver customizable fractional treatments. Morpheus8 delivers the deepest fractional treatments available, hearing subdermal tissue up to 8mm (7mm+1mm thermal profile)

Collagen is the magic word when it comes to skin. Stone Oak Vision Source offers collagen remodeling with our Morpheus8 treatment, giving your skin a tighter and younger appearance.

Some of the results patients see include:

• Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles
• Stimulates collagen and elastin production
• Tightens loose sagging skin
• Targets acne scars and discoloration

Welcoming New Patients

Stone Oak Vision Source, is welcoming new patients. Part of easing concerns is explaining what you can expect from the practice. New patients can expect professional yet personalized care. Known for its positive and exceptional customer support, Stone Oak Vision Source has maintained the highest level of service, focusing on providing quality optical care, excellent customer service, and a relaxing environment to maintain lasting patient relationships.

For more information on your initial visit or to request an appointment call (830) 205-2420.

Sources:

1. Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes with a Unique IPL System
2. Facial skin rejuvenation by combination treatment of IPL followed by continuous and fractional radiofrequency
3. PEAK POWER EFFECT ON SKIN REJUVENATION USING IPL: LUMECCA IPL EVALUATION
4. Radiofrequency for Fat Removal and Skin Tightening of the Body

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Contact Information:

Stone Oak Vision Source

20079 Stone Oak Pkwy #1104
San Antonio, TX 78258
United States

Chandler Mann
(830) 205-2420
https://www.stoneoakvisionsource.com/