Eye Drops do not cure dry eyes
Because they only replace moisture temporarily—they don't unblock your oil glands.
Meibomitis is the commonest cause of dry eyes.
Eye drops do not cure meibomitis
If you've been relying on eye drops every day without lasting relief, it may be time to treat the underlying cause rather than the symptoms.
Eye-Light® Treatment
Dry Eyes Are Often Just the Beginning
Burning eyes. Blepharitis. Recurrent styes. Eyelid eczema. Watery eyes.
These conditions are often caused by the same underlying problem— inflamed eyelids and blocked oil glands.
Eye-Light® is an advanced treatment designed to reduce eyelid inflammation, improve the function of your oil glands and restore healthier tears. It an advanced light-based treatment that helps restore healthier eyelids, improve tear quality and provide lasting relief from dry eyes.
Every dry eye treatment begins with a comprehensive eye assessment by Dr Cheryl Lee to determine whether Eye-Light or Tixel is a combination is the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
Who is Eye-Light suitable for?
If you have
✓ Dry Eyes
✓ Blepharitis
✓ Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
✓ Eyelid Eczema
✓ Styes & Chalazia
✓ Ocular Rosacea
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the treatment painful?
✨ No. Eye-Light® sessions are safe, gentle, and well tolerated. Patients often describe it as warm and soothing — like a “spa treatment” for the eyes.
How soon will I see results?
✨ Many patients feel relief after the first session. However, the treatment is accumulative, so 3 sessions are recommended for the best and longest-lasting results.
Do I still need to use eye drops after treatment?
✨ In most cases, the need for eye drops is greatly reduced or even eliminated, because Eye-Light® treats the root cause of dry eyes, not just the symptoms.
How long does each session take?
✨ About 20 minutes. It’s a walk-in, walk-out procedure with no downtime.
Is the treatment suitable for children?
✨ Yes. Eye-Light® is safe for both adults and children, especially helpful for styes and chalazions, often preventing the need for surgery.
Will I need maintenance treatments?
✨ Yes, some patients choose to come back every 3 months for maintenance, especially if their eyes feel more comfortable with ongoing support.
How does Eye-Light® work?
Scientifically Proven Treatment for Meibomian Gland Disease
A combination of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and LED therapy to treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (also known as Marginal Gland Disease), which is the underlying cause of most dry eye cases.
LIGHT MODULATION® (LED Therapy):
Applies gentle, controlled heat directly to the eyelids, unblocking the Meibomian glands and stimulating them to produce a healthy oil layer that stabilises your tears.OPE® (IPL Therapy):
Applied to the periorbital and cheekbone areas, IPL stimulates neurotransmitters that encourage the Meibomian glands to contract and release more natural oil. This improves the lipid layer of the tear film and reduces tear evaporation.
Conditions Treated with Eye-Light®
Dry eyes caused by Meibomian Gland Disease
Styes and Chalazions: By liquefying and releasing blocked oil, Eye-Light® helps clear the glands naturally — often avoiding the need for surgery. Both children and adults benefit from this safe and effective treatment.
Treatment Plan
4 sessions are recommended for optimal results, as the effect is accumulative
Sessions last 20 minutes each and are spaced 2–7 days apart
86% of patients experience significant improvement
Many patients return every 3 months for maintenance and to keep their eyes comfortable
Treatment is quick and painless — like a “spa for your eyes”.
Walk in, enjoy the session, and walk out with no downtime or extra care needed between visits.
What does Eye-Light feel like?
Gentle flashes of warm light
Comfortable treatment
Around 20 minutes
No downtime
Return to work immediately
Eye-Light® or Tixel® – Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Both Eye-Light® and Tixel® are excellent treatments for dry eye disease. The right choice depends on the underlying cause of your symptoms and the condition of your eyelids.
Eye-Light®
Best for:
Eyelid inflammation (Blepharitis)
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
Eyelid eczema
Ocular rosacea
Recurrent styes and chalazia
Benefits:
Reduces inflammation
Improves meibomian gland function
Comfortable treatment
No downtime
Tixel®
Best for:
Moderate to severe Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Poor tear quality
Patients wanting additional collagen stimulation around the eyelids
Menopausal dry eyes
Benefits:
Improves oil gland function
Stimulates collagen production
Helps restore healthier tears
Non-laser treatment with minimal downtime
Which treatment do I recommend?
I've personally experienced both Eye-Light® and Tixel® treatments.
Each has its own strengths, and I don't believe one treatment is right for everyone.
Some patients respond better to Eye-Light®, while others benefit more from Tixel® or a combination of both.
After carefully examining your eyes, I will recommend the treatment plan that I believe will give you the best long-term results.
The most important decision isn't choosing a machine—it's making the right diagnosis.
— Dr Cheryl Lee
Dr Cheryl Lee's Personal Experience
“I’ve personally experienced Eye-Light® treatment myself.
What I particularly like about Eye-Light® is that it doesn’t just help dry eyes—it also improves many of the eyelid conditions that often accompany dry eye disease, including styes, eyelid inflammation, blepharitis and eczema around the eyelids.
Every patient is different. Some patients respond better to Eye-Light®, while others benefit more from Tixel®, or a combination of both.
Rather than recommending the same treatment for everyone, I assess the cause of your symptoms first and then recommend the treatment plan that I believe will give you the best long-term results.”