- Over 50% of all patients suffer from some type of eyelid symptoms associated with insufficient eyelid hygiene.
- BlephEx® is a new, in-office procedure that allows your doctor to take an active role in cleaning your eyelid margins.
- BlephEx® removes excess bacteria, biofilm and bacterial toxins, the main causes of eyelid symptoms.
What is BlephEx?
BlephEx® is a painless in-office procedure performed by your eyecare professional or trained technician. A revolutionary new patented BlephEx® handpiece is used to very precisely spin a soft medical grade micro-sponge along the edge of your eyelids and lashes. This procedure effectively removes years of accumulated bacterial biofilm, much like a dental cleaning removes …
Is BlephEx the best treatment for dry eyes?
Nov 02, 2021 · BlephEx is an entirely painless procedure performed in-office by your optometrist, which helps reduce or alleviate the symptoms of blepharitis. This treatment removes excess bacteria and toxins living along the lash …
How often should I use BlephEx®?
A BlephEx treatment is a mandatory first step in restoring the health of your tear glands. The chronic inflammation caused by biofilms not only damages your tear glands, but also the elasticity of your eyelids leading to early wrinkles, puffiness, sagging, redness, and wetness (in early stages of the disease), making you look older than you ...
What is microblepharoexfoliation (MBE)?
BlephEx™ is a revolutionary patented hand piece, used to very precisely and carefully, spin a medical grade micro-sponge along the edge of your eyelids and lashes, removing scurf and debris found in moderate to severe blepharitis. It is an in-office procedure that is an important part of our dry eye protocol and can help exfoliate your eyelids.
How long does BlephEx last?
How long does BlephEx™ last? In general, most patients receive BlephEx™ treatments every 4-6 months.
Is BlephEx safe?
Is it Safe? BlephEx is safe for patients of all ages. We don't necessarily recommend BlephEx for very small children, as patients should be able to sit still during the treatment. However, children are also less likely to develop blepharitis or meibomian gland dysfunction than adults.Jan 10, 2020
What is BlephEx used for?
BlephEx® is a new, in-office procedure used to treat some types of dry eye and blepharitis. BlephEx® works by removing excess bacteria and toxins that live along the lash margin that are the main causes of inflammatory dry eye and lid disease.Jan 16, 2018
How effective is BlephEx?
Conclusions: This study suggests BlephEx is a viable alternative to lid scrubs and warm compresses. Statistically significant improvement was observed in signs and symptoms of the subjects treated. Eyelid functions improved based on TBUT increase, reduced inflammation and enhanced MG function.
How do I bill for BlephEx?
CPT code 92499, unlisted ophthalmological service or procedure, is designed for situations where an ophthalmic procedure is performed but doesn't have its own code. This would be the most appropriate code to use for a BlephEx procedure.May 15, 2020
What is the main cause of blepharitis?
What causes blepharitis? Most of the time, blepharitis happens because you have too much bacteria on your eyelids at the base of your eyelashes. Having bacteria on your skin is normal, but too much bacteria can cause problems. You can also get blepharitis if the oil glands in your eyelids get clogged or irritated.Aug 31, 2020
Are there any new treatments for blepharitis?
BlephEx® is a new, in-office procedure that allows your doctor to take an active role in treating dry eye and blepharitis. BlephEx® removes excess bacteria, biofilm and bacterial toxins, the main causes of inflammatory dry eye and lid disease.Jun 21, 2016
How do you regen your eyes?
Dosage and Administration Regener-Eyes® Ophthalmic Solution, Professional Strength and LITE: Instill one to four drops, one to four times per day in each eye, or as recommended by your Eye Care Professional (ECP).
What are the causes of Meibomian gland dysfunction?
CausesHigh cholesterol and triglycerides.Allergic conjunctivitis and other eye diseases.Inflamed or damaged eyelid or cornea.Bacterial infection.Autoimmune diseases like rosacea, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren's syndrome.Nov 29, 2021
What is the latest treatment for dry eyes?
One of the newest prescription eye drops is loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension (Eysuvis, Inveltys, Alrex, Lotemax). Eysuvis was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2020. It's intended for short-term treatment of dry eye.Sep 9, 2021
What is blepharitis and what are the symptoms?
Blepharitis is an inflammation along the edges of the eyelids. The eyelids can become irritated and itchy, and appear greasy and crusted with scales that cling to the lashes. People with blepharitis sometimes wake with their eyelids stuck together.Jan 12, 2022
Is BlephEx FDA approved?
BlephEx® is an FDA approved, in-office procedure to treat blepharitis and reduce dry eye symptoms. Blepharitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by an overgrowth of natural bacteria along the base of your eyelashes.Mar 20, 2018