INMODE DRY EYE TREATMENT
"WE ARE NOW ABLE TO PROVIDE LONG TERM RELIEF OF DRY EYE WHEN ONLY SHORT TERM OPTIONS WERE AVAILABLE IN THE PAST"
- CHRIS TAINSH O.D., ASSOCIATE OPTOMETRIST
HOW DOES IT WORK?
COMBINING THE USE OF TWO METHODS RADIO FREQUENCY HEAT AND INTENSE PULSATED LIGHT TO IMPROVE GLAND FUNCTION TO MAINTAIN A PROPER TEAR FILM ON YOUR EYES.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
WE SCHEDULE 1 HOUR FOR EACH APPOINTMENT TO ALLOW TIME FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR PAPERWORK TO BE FULFILLED. THE ACTUAL TREATMENT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO COMPLETE AND WE RECOMMEND AT LEAST FOUR SESSIONS IN TOTAL TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL RESULTS.
IS IT COVERED BY INSURANCE?
AT THIS TIME WE CANNOT DIRECT BILL TO INSURANCE PLANS. HOWEVER, WE WILL PROVIDE A TREATMENT RECOMMENDATION LETTER THAT YOU CAN SUBMIT TO YOUR INSURANCE PLAN IN ADDITION TO THE RECEIPTS. COVERAGE DEPENDS ON EACH PATIENT’S OWN PERSONAL INSURANCE PLAN. WE RECOMMEND PATIENTS CONTACT THEIR INSURANCE PROVIDER TO INQUIRE IF THEY HAVE COVERAGE. THE PRE EVALUATION IS COVERED BY BC HEALTH, AND THE TECHNOLOGY IS HEALTH CANADA APPROVED WHICH CLASSIFIES THESE TREATMENTS AS A MEDICAL EXPENSE FOR TAX PURPOSES.
WHAT ARE THE
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
OPTIMAL TEAR FILM, AND IMPROVED MEIBOMIAN GLAND FUNCTION.
SIDE EFFECTS, RISKS, OR PAIN?
IT IS A NON INVASIVE PROCEDURE, HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS FEELING LIKE ‘STATIC ELECTRICITY’, SKIN MAY APPEAR RED AND FEEL TENDER AROUND THE EYE AFTERWARDS OVERALL VERY LIMITED SIDE EFFECTS OF THE TREATMENT.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
EACH SESSION COSTS $350
