What is the LipiView Thermal Pulsation System?

What is the LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System? This short video provides a great introduction to the exciting new understanding of dry eye, and treatment of the cause!

First LipiFlow Seminar a Success!

Two nights ago, Eye Care of Iowa had their first Dry Eye Seminar.  As they sipped on wine from Jasper Winery and indulged on cake balls from Bekkwiths, patients were able to learn more about their dry eye, and how the LipiFlow system might be able to provide them relief.  The resounding consensus among patients was that their current form of treatment was not working.  Interested in attending a seminar yourself? Contact our Pleasant Hill office at 515-265-5322 and ask when the next seminar will be taking place!

Dry Eye Clinic up and running!

We are excited to announce that the Eye Care of Iowa Dry Eye Clinic is officially up and running. We have now began evaluation of patient with dry eye. We've received a lot of positive feedback! We've been told we are now providing new and exciting information to our patients. Many have seen five or six doctors, who have simply discussed artificial tears or warm compresses.

With the LipiView system, we are able to evaluate the tear film, blink rate, and partial blinks unlike ever before. We continue the visit with an evaluation of the glands themselves, determining how many glands are actually functioning, and what type of oil is being produced. We are also able to evaluate the glands themselves, looking for atrophy due to long term blockage. We conclude with the removal of dead cells on top of the glands, and then discussing the LipiFlow procedure if the patient is a good candidate!

Dr. Blasco works with the LipiView system

Dr. Lee evaluates the meibomian glands

Dr. Ward explains the LipiView testing results with a patient