If you’ve been diagnosed with dry eye disease, you may have discovered that not all dry eye treatments are the same . In fact, most patients benefit from treatments that target the root cause  of dry eye—not just the symptoms. Three of the most advanced in-office treatments available today are Tixel i , IPL , and LipiFlow . While they all aim to improve eye comfort, they work in different ways and are best suited for different patients. Here’s how to understand the difference

Dry eye disease is more than just occasional irritation—it can be chronic, progressive, and disruptive to daily life. If you’ve tried artificial tears, warm compresses, or even prescription drops without lasting relief, you may be wondering what other options exist. At Envision Optometry , we are proud to be the first office in Boston to offer Tixel i , a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment designed to target one of the most common causes of dry eye: meibomian gland dysfunct

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