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
Still Using Eye Drops Every Day?
It may be time to treat the cause—not just the symptoms.
What is Tixel ?
TIXEL gently warms the eyelids to help restore healthier oil glands, allowing your tears to protect your eyes naturally. TIXEL® is a gentle, non-laser treatment that helps unblock meibomian glands, improve tear quality and provide long-term relief from dry eyes caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
How does Tixel work?
By Thermo-Mechanical Ablation (TMA®) with Tixel®
Thermo-Mechanical Ablation (TMA®) technology gently transfers controlled thermal energy (no laser) to the skin around the eyes, stimulating natural healing and renewal.
Who is Tixel useful for ?
IT IS SUITALBLE FOR YOU IF YOU
Use eye drops several times a day
Have Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
Frequently develop styes or chalazia
Spend long hours on screens
Post Lasik and menopausal dry eyes
✨ Benefits of Tixel® Treatment
Dry Eye Relief: Effectively treats Meibomitis and blocked oil glands — common causes of dry eyes
Aesthetic Improvement: Reduces fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes
Dual Action: Therapeutic for eye health while rejuvenating the delicate skin around the eyes
Safe & Efficient: A non-laser, non-invasive option with minimal downtime
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.
What happens during your dry eye assessment and Tixel treatment
Consultation
Assessment of your tear film and meibomian glands.
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Numbing cream
Applied for comfort.Takes about 20 minutes
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Treatment
Around one minute per eye.
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Back to normal activities
Most patients return to their normal routine shortly afterwards. It can look a little pink for patients with more sensitive skin for a few hours after the treatment. I am always more careful at the first treatment so I know how your skin responds.
“Having personally experienced both Eye-Light® and Tixel® treatments, I know that there isn't one treatment that's right for everyone. I have my own preference, but my recommendation to patients is never based on my personal preference—it's based on what I see during your examination and what I believe will give you the best outcome. Every pair of eyes is unique, and that's why every treatment plan should be personalised. I don't believe in recommending a machine—I believe in recommending the right treatment for the right patient."-Dr Cheryl Lee
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 eczema
Ocular rosacea
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
Dr Cheryl Lee's Personal Experience
“I have the Tixel treatment myself every 2-3 months.
What I particularly like about Tixel is that it doesn’t just help dry eyes—it also improves the lines around my eyes. It is also fast. I do it without numbing cream and hop right back to work. I also add on a treatment before going away to a cold country on holiday.
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.”