How TearCare Can Transform Dry Eye Treatment in Manhattan

Dry eye can significantly impact your comfort, vision, and quality of life. For many New Yorkers living in a fast-paced, screen-heavy environment, dry eye symptoms are becoming increasingly common. Fortunately, innovative treatments like TearCare® are helping patients find long-lasting relief. Here's what you need to know about this breakthrough therapy and how our eye doctor in Manhattan can help.
 

What Is Dry Eye?

Dry eye disease occurs when your eyes either don’t produce enough tears or produce poor-quality tears that evaporate too quickly. This leads to inflammation and discomfort on the eye’s surface. There are two main types of dry eye:

• Aqueous-deficient dry eye: When your tear glands don’t produce enough tears.

• Evaporative dry eye: When your tears evaporate too quickly, often due to Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) - a common condition where the oil-producing glands in your eyelids become blocked or underperform.

Many people experience a combination of both types, with evaporative dry eye being more prevalent.
 

What Is TearCare?

TearCare is a non-invasive, in-office treatment specifically designed to address Meibomian gland dysfunction, one of the leading causes of dry eye. It uses localized heat therapy combined with manual expression to clear blockages in the Meibomian glands, allowing your eyes to produce healthier, more stable tears.
 

How TearCare Works for Dry Eye Relief

TearCare consists of two key phases that work together to target the root cause of evaporative dry eye. The first phase is thermal therapy. During this stage, SmartFlex® wearable eyelid devices are placed around the eyes to deliver consistent, therapeutic heat directly to the eyelids. This heat helps to soften the hardened oils that clog the Meibomian glands, preparing them for effective treatment.

The second phase involves manual gland expression. Once the glands have been properly warmed, your eye care provider will gently express them to release the blockages and restore normal oil flow. This combination of heat and expression allows the Meibomian glands to function more effectively, producing the oils needed for a stable tear film.

The entire TearCare procedure takes around 30 minutes to complete and is generally well-tolerated by most patients. It’s a convenient and comfortable in-office treatment that can provide long-lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.
 

Benefits of TearCare Treatment

• Targeted treatment for evaporative dry eye and Meibomian gland dysfunction

• Comfortable and efficient in-office procedure

• Open-eye design allows for blinking during treatment

• No downtime - you can resume normal activities immediately after

• Long-lasting relief - many patients experience significant symptom improvement after just one session

• Personalized care - our eye doctor in Manhattan will tailor the treatment to your specific dry eye condition and needs
 

Experience Lasting Relief from Dry Eye in Manhattan

Dry eye doesn’t have to be a daily struggle. With TearCare’s targeted, in-office therapy, many patients find longer-term relief from burning, redness, and fluctuating vision. We combine advanced technology with personalized care to your unique needs.

Schedule a dry eye evaluation with Drs. Farkas, Kassalow, Resnick & Associate and discover how TearCare can transform your eye comfort. Contact our office in Manhattan, by calling (212) 355-5145 to book an appointment today.