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Our practice is the first in Bloomington dedicated to dry eye treatment using the newest technology available in a private practice setting.

Those struggling with dry eyes usually have issues with these areas not functioning optimally. Many systemic conditions contribute to dry eyes and the aging skin and we can help these areas of concern.

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What is Dry Eye?

Dry eye disease is a way to describe a common condition that plagues many people and is seen with signs and symptoms of dryness on the surface of the eye due to an issue with the eye's tear film. Some symptoms people may complain about includes: dry, gritty, sandy, scratchy eyes and some even say "I feel like there are rocks in my eyes". It's uncomfortable and it's not normal to feel your eyes.

Dry eye can be caused by many different factors and 85% is related to meibomian gland dysfunction. These glands are in your eyelids and responsible for producing meibum or oil used to mix into your tears creating a tear film that lubricates the eye. Without this oil, your tears will evaporate and the surface of the eye will become rough, irritated and an inflammatory cascade begins. The eye is trying to tell you -- there is a problem.

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What is Lumenis Optilight IPL?

OptiLight is a non-invasive treatment using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to deliver these bright pulses of light to the skin in order to decrease inflammation that is often associated with dry eye disease, increases the structure and improve the function of the meibomian glands helping to improve oil into the tears and ultimately improving your tear fim.

IPL has been used for many years in dermatology to improve skin disorders such as rosacea, redness, unwanted blood vessels on the skin surface and pigment. Through these treatments dry eye was improving which gave experts an idea to study the benefits of IPL on the eyelids and dry eye disease. Fortunately, the FDA agreed with these advances and the technology was approved by the FDA as a treatment for dry eye management.

There are aesthetic side effects which many find pleasing - improved tightness of the skin due to stimulation of collagen, less redness, and smoother, less pigmented skin. However, the benefits of IPL are not typically seen in only one treatment. Often we need 3 to 4 or more to see results.

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DETERMINING YOUR TREATMENT

OptiLight IPL treatment is simple, safe, gentle and is backed by more than 20 clinical studies.

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PREPARING FOR OPTILIGHT

Leading up to your appointment, we want to take special care of your eyes for best results.

Please avoid direct sunlight for 3-5 days before your treatments, including tanning beds and self-tanning lotions.

2 weeks prior to your appointment:

Do not use medication that can cause photosensitivity
Do not receive fillers

In the 2-3 days leading up to your appointment, avoid topical products. We will cover ingredients to avoid.

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COMMON FAQS

What happens during treatment?

When you arrive, we will have you complete paperwork to get a better idea of your skin and skin routine. We will take you to our spa room and clean your face to remove makeup and debris. Sometimes it is necessary to exfoliate your eyelids with a gentle wash that removes buildup on the margin of the eyelid and base of the lashes.

Before we begin, we will provide you with eye protection (goggles or disposable protectors). We will apply a layer of ultrasound gel to your skin.

The actual OptiLight treatment is fairly quick - about 10-15 minutes. It's gentle and bright (hence the protective eyewear). We can do other aesthetic treatments for sun spots or vessels which can be a little more "spicy" - giving a quick zing feeling that is very short lived.

What are the aftercare instructions?

After your treatment, we will clean your skin and apply a moisturizer and sunscreen. We recommend applying sunscreen daily until your sessions are complete (really good to always do this!)

If you experience brown spots or a darkening of your skin that looks like coffee grounds, this is normal. These will shed in a week or so, do not exfoliate. Wait for them to fall off. Avoiding hot baths, showers, saunas, hot tubs for 2-4 days after is recommended and you may wear makeup as long as your skin looks and feels normal. Many people feel side effects typically resolve in 3-7 days at most. These may include slight redness, swelling or irritation in the areas you received treatment.

OUR DRY EYE PACKAGES

Dry Eye Package

$400

Includes Lid Exfoliation + 4 LLLT Sessions + Expression

IPL Advanced Dry Eye Package

$1500

Includes Lid Exfoliation + 4 IPL Sessions + Expression

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Aesthetic Skin Spa Services in Bloomington, In

At Allure Eyecare, we believe in the motto: Clear Eyes, Clear Skin, Can't Lose. We want to take care of your entire face and eyelids which plays an important role in keeping you and your eyes healthy for optimal vision and relaxation

Our Licensed Esthetician, Tessa Shaw, has been practicing for almost a decade and she will make your skin glow and you'll leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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We take eyecare to the next level with top notch skin care! We have designed a dry eye spa treatment room to help take care of the skin surrounding your eyes and your entire face. After all, it’s all connected!

We have an Esthetician on staff which some of our patients just want the indulge in a relaxing facial and improve the aging process of their skin (fine lines, wrinkles, redness, acne, dull and dry skin). Others are interested in our dry eye services or both!

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Our Dry Eye Aesthetic Treatments

Include but not limited to:

Low Light Level Therapy

$100

Quick, non-invasive treatment for dry eyes which uses a specially designed red light mask to stimulate and trigger endogenous heating of the eyelids helping them to function more optimally.

Usually takes 3-4 treatments spaced 1-2 weeks apart. Procedures includes quick lid cleaning, light mask treatment and post care

Lumenis Optilight IPL

$400

First and only Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Treatment, FDA-approved to manage dry eye.

This procedure is fast, simple and addresses underlying inflammation associated with dry eye.

Usually takes 3-4 treatments spaced 2-3 weeks apart.

IPL Photo Facial

$400

IPL works great for dry eye.

It all started as a way to treat skin conditions such as rosacea - tiny blood vessels or redness on the skin and the results are amazing!

It’s also used to treat pigmented age spots on the face, chest, hands as well as acne and even hair removal.

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We want to provide a new eyecare experience!

Anyone and everyone qualifies for top notch skin care treatment.

Many can use help with their eyelid health…especially if you have an auto-immune condition, rosacea, take medications, work on a screen or outside, have had refractive surgery, pregnant or taking contraceptives, wears cosmetics or have a hormonal imbalance. These are all things that contribute to dry eyes, a chronic eye condition that can be debilitating and will make wearing contact lenses difficult or seeing clearly with or without your glasses.

At Allure Eyecare + Aesthetics, we use meibomian gland imaging (to assess your oil producing glands) to determine if damage is present and contributing to your symptoms. You don’t have to have dry eyes to use our services, once again we are here for prevention and overall healthy skin care (and self-care)!

Skincare at the eye doctor?

Why not? We are experts in eyes and vision and the skin surrounding the eyes, we feel it helps to involve the entire face!

Many issues that affect your eyelids are caused by issues going on with your surrounding skin - rosacea, redness, dry skin, aging/wrinkles, oily skin and buildup are just a few.

At Allure Eyecare + Aesthetics, we designed a clinic that offers more than eyes and vision care, we wanted to provide a more integrated approach to eyecare by including the skin. We care about it all and how it ages! Including how your eyes feel as well as how they see.

Can I have a spa treatment even if I don't suffer from dry eye?

100% yes!!! We want to prevent or improve the aging process of your skin. We all have areas we want to correct in our own skin ...some include redness, dull skin, uneven or hyperpigmented skin tone, large pores, fine lines/wrinkles, dry or itchy...the list goes on.

Schedule a consultation with our Esthetician and she will go over the best treatment for your skin.

Do you have payment plans?

We do! We offer Sunbit - a Buy Now, Pay-over-time option. There is no hard credit check to apply, quick approval in less than 1 minute and has 3-, 6-, and 12-month plans available. 3 month plans are interest free! Many of our patients have used it for upgrading their glasses to a better lens or a pricier frame option and it's available for spa services too!

Also included is the use of your HSA card for many of the treatments.