Dry Eye Clinic
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Dr Kavita Rao has set up a state of art dry eye clinic and handles simple as well as complicated dry eye cases. She utilizes advanced diagnostic tests to assess tear production, tear film stability, and the overall health of the ocular surface.
Tear Film Breakup Time (TBUT)
This test measures the time it takes for dry spots to appear on the eye’s surface after blinking, helping to assess tear film stability.
Schirmer Test
Used to quantify tear production, this test involves placing a small strip of paper under the lower eyelid to measure moisture.
Meibography
This imaging test examines the meibomian glands, which play a crucial role in tear film production and are often implicated in Dry Eye Disease
Ocular Surface Staining
Dyes are used to detect damage to the surface of the eye and to highlight areas where the tear film is breaking up.
Dry Eye Treatment Options
Dr Kavita Rao at her Dry Eyes Clinic offers a range of treatment options tailored to the severity and underlying cause of Dry Eye Disease
1
Artificial Tears and Lubricating Eye Drops
Immediate relief for mild symptoms by supplementing natural tears.
2
Prescription Eye Drops
Medications like cyclosporine (Restasis) or lifitegrast (Xiidra) that help increase tear production and reduce inflammation.
3
Punctal Plug
Tiny devices inserted into tear ducts to retain natural tears on the eye surface longer, ideal for patients with moderate to severe eye dryness.
4
Meibomian Gland Expression
A procedure to unclog and stimulate the meibomian glands, improving tear quality.
5
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy
Used to reduce inflammation and improve the function of the meibomian glands, offering relief from chronic dry eyes.