The results of a prospective, random control trial show the combination of Lumenis IPL with OPT™ and Meibomian Gland Expression (MGX) improves tear film homeostasis and ameliorates ocular symptoms in patients with refractory Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).

In a prospective single arm study, Lumenis IPL with OPT™ combined with MGX reduced the number and severity of symptoms and signs of dry eye disease in subjects with moderate to severe MGD.

In a prospective paired-eye study of patients wearing contact lenses and experiencing contact lens related dry eye, eyes treated with Lumenis IPL with OPTTM improved in signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED).

Dr. Laura M. Periman explains the multifactorial complexity of dry eye disease—and how OptiLight is helping the future look bright.

Researchers found that 20 tear cytokines decreased significantly after IPL treatment, illustrating how IPL suppresses DED’s vicious cycle of inflammation.

Lumenis Be. Ltd., a leading energy-based medical device company for eye care and aesthetic solutions, announced today the launch of OptiLIFT™, a new, proprietary Dynamic Muscle Stimulation technology (DMSt™) for toning facial muscles to address lower lid laxity and impaired blinking without the need for surgery.

Lumenis is a pioneer in the field of aesthetic medicine and was the first to introduce many technologies in the field, such as Intense Pulsed Light and CO2 laser skin resurfacing. At Lumenis Aesthetic we put performance and service as core values, so that our customers can deliver the best possible results for their patients.

Ablative lasers generate beams of coherent light that are absorbed by the body’s tissue as energy. The energy is delivered through a narrow range of wavelengths, and in the target area, the energy causes temperature elevation which results in tissue evaporation or ablation. Ablative lasers effectively treat a broad range of skin conditions by removing all or part of the skin. The body’s natural healing processes then replace the damaged skin with new and healthy tissue. Although several types of ablative lasers exist, differing mainly by wavelength, CO2 lasers have long been considered the industry’s ‘Gold Standard’ for ablation, delivering an exceptional ratio between ablation and coagulation (heating tissue without evaporating it).

A non-ablative laser generates beams of coherent light using a very narrow range of wavelengths.The light beams selectively target and heat the water chromophore in the skin. As a result the temperature of the tissue rises which stimulates neocollagenesis. There are various forms of non-ablative lasers and they typically have a good water absorption mechanism that impacts the water chromophores but does not cause ablation. Fiber lasers are commonly used for non-ablative treatments. A fiber laser is an optical fiber that is “doped” with elements designed to generate a laser beam at the desired wavelength. Erbium Glass is a typical fiber laser used for this purpose.

Photorejuvenation refers to the use of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to treat conditions related to sun-induced skin damage. IPL uses a broad spectrum of light which is primarily absorbed by melanin and oxyhemoglobin and is effective in reducing the appearance of sun spots, capillaries, elastosis and fine lines.