If you are one of the millions of people suffering from dry eye syndrome, you may have heard of LipiFlow treatment. LipiFlow is a technology that heats and expresses the meibomian glands to improve the flow of oil into the tears and relieve dry eye symptoms. While LipiFlow is an effective treatment, it can also be expensive.
At our optometry practice in American Family Vision Clinic, we offer an affordable alternative to LipiFlow treatment. Our technology, the OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch, works similarly to LipiFlow but at a lower cost, making it accessible to more patients.
The OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch uses heat and gentle pressure to stimulate the meibomian glands and improve the flow of oil into the tears. Similar to LipiFlow, the OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch is a non-invasive treatment that takes about 12 minutes to perform.
During the treatment, a small device is placed over your eyelids, which delivers controlled heat to the meibomian glands. This heat is designed to melt the hardened oil and open up the blocked ducts. After the heat, the device applies gentle pressure to the eyelids to express the oil from the glands. This helps to clear the blocked ducts and restore the proper flow of oil into the tears.
The OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch treatment offers several benefits for patients with dry eye syndrome. Here are some of the key benefits:
Affordable: Compared to LipiFlow treatment, the OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch is more affordable, making it accessible to more patients.
Non-invasive: The OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch is a non-invasive treatment that does not require any incisions or injections, making it a safer and more comfortable option.
Quick and Convenient: The OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch treatment takes only 12 minutes to complete, and you can return to your normal activities immediately after the treatment.
Effective: Like LipiFlow, the OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch has been shown to be effective in improving the flow of oil into the tears and relieving dry eye symptoms.
A comparison between the prices of LipiFlow and OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch treatments can help individuals who suffer from dry eye symptoms make an informed decision about the most cost-effective treatment option.
While LipiFlow treatment can cost patients anywhere between $700 and $1750, the OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch treatment is much more affordable.
OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch has received excellent feedback from patients, providing immediate relief from discomfort and improving the tear film break up time significantly. Additionally, if a patient's meibomian glands are exceptionally stubborn, the Thermal 1-Touch treatment can be repeated at no extra cost, making it an even more attractive option for individuals seeking long-term relief from their dry eye symptoms.
If you don’t already have a trusted optometrist or you live too far from our optometry clinic in Olympia, you could start your online search by typing in phrases such as "eye doctor near me," "optometrist near me," or "eye specialist near me."
Don't let dry eye symptoms affect your quality of life any longer. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn more about the affordable alternative to LipiFlow treatment available at our practice. Our optometrists in Olympia are ready to help you find the best solution to alleviate your dry eye symptoms with the OCuSOFT® Thermal 1-Touch device. Call us now at (360) 491-2121 to schedule your consultation and start experiencing relief from dry eye symptoms at a fraction of the cost of LipiFlow treatment.
Patients with dry eye visit our clinic from all over Washington, and we are proud to be a leading provider of dry eye services for patients from Olympia, Lakewood, Tacoma, and Lacey.
Such a nice optician. My grandson is only 4 and needs glasses. We were so sad, but he explained the issues, and we will follow up as he suggested.
I had such a good experience with the clinic. Very friendly staff and doctor, did not have to wait for long to be called, and was treated respectfully. Thanks, American Family.
Dr. Zurcher has gone above and beyond what any other eye doctor has ever done to figure out what is going on with my eyes. Very happy with American Family Vision.
Family Vision Clinic changed our lives! My daughter was frequently car sick, and she was getting headaches every day, often painful enough that they brought her to tears. We saw a string of doctors and therapists, but we made no progress. Finally, we found Dr. Levi Zurcher and his eye therapist Rain. After ten weeks of eye therapy my daughter no longer gets headaches, and she no longer gets car sick. Daily tears are a thing of the past. I really can’t say enough about this clinic. It was fascinating to watch Dr. Zurcher work. For the first time, someone who knew what they were doing was intently studying my daughter, really trying to figure out all of her eye issues, and his therapist Rain is one of the most patient and lovely people that I’ve ever had the good fortune to meet. We’re finished with eye therapy—yay!—and I have switched to American Family Vision Clinic for all of my family’s other eye health needs.
Very professional, yet kind and helpful. They do what they can to make the appointment comfortable. I was running a bit late, I made sure ti call. They were able to switch me with a patient who was already there, they treated me with respect, and helped my son have confidence by getting him the eye care he needed that day. Thank you so much! Would recommend to anyone. It's a blessing that they care enough to work with people who have all different types of insurance from work to state coverage.
The staff is friendly. The Doc is very knowledgeable. The office is family friendly and everyone is so patient with the little ones.
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