Dry Eye Treatment in Cochrane

Do not let your eyes dry out. Approximately 30% of Canadians experience symptoms of dry eye, which can make everyday tasks like reading, working on a computer, or driving uncomfortable and distracting. 

At Cochrane Eyecare, our Dry Eye Center helps identify the cause of your discomfort and provides personalized treatments to restore comfort and protect your long-term eye health.

LipiFlow

LipiFlow is a breakthrough treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), one of the most common causes of dry eye. Over time, the tiny oil-producing glands in your eyelids can become blocked, preventing tears from forming a healthy, protective tear film. LipiFlow uses gentle heat and pressure on the eyelids to clear blockages, restore oil flow, and reduce dryness and irritation.

Many patients notice relief after just one session, while others benefit from periodic treatments for long-term comfort and improved eye health.

Key benefits:

• Supports long-term eye health by preventing gland damage
• Reduces dry eye symptoms such as burning and redness
• Improves natural tear quality and stability
• Minimally invasive, in-office treatment with no downtime

BlephEx

BlephEx is an in-office eyelid exfoliation that targets bacteria and debris along the eyelid margins. Using precise micro-sponge technology, it gently removes biofilm buildup, reducing inflammation and irritation while promoting healthier, more comfortable eyes.

This quick and painless procedure enhances eyelid hygiene and can be performed regularly to support overall eye health and improve the effectiveness of other dry eye therapies.

Key benefits:

• Reduces redness and irritation
• Promotes healthier eyelid margins
• Quick, painless, and performed in-office
• Enhances the results of other dry eye treatments

ZEST

ZEST treatment provides a deep cleanse for the eyelids and eyelashes, targeting debris, bacteria, and eyelid mites. Enriched with soothing okra extract, ZEST helps calm inflammation, alleviate irritation, and restore comfort.

This therapy offers both immediate relief and long-term improvement, supporting healthier tear function and complementing treatments like LipiFlow and BlephEx.

Key benefits:

• Supports overall eyelid and tear health
• Deep cleansing to remove irritants
• Soothes inflammation with okra extract
• Provides both immediate relief and lasting improvement

InMode IPL & Radiofrequency

For persistent dry eye caused by blocked meibomian glands, InMode Lumecca IPL and Forma Radiofrequency (RF) treatments offer advanced solutions. IPL uses light energy to gently warm and unclog glands, while RF stimulates oil production with mild electrical currents. Both treatments are minimally invasive and require little to no downtime.

These therapies are ideal for patients whose dry eye symptoms persist despite standard care, helping restore tear film quality, reduce irritation, and improve overall eye comfort.

Key benefits:

• Unclogs oil glands to improve tear quality
• Stimulates natural oil production
• Minimally invasive with little to no downtime
• Often combined with other treatments for lasting relief