Maintenance After OptiLight: How Often Should You Come Back?

If you’ve completed your initial OptiLight IPL treatment series for dry eye disease, you’re already experiencing the benefits of clearer, more comfortable vision. But to keep those results going, ongoing maintenance is key.
 

Why Maintenance Matters After OptiLight

OptiLight IPL is one of the most effective treatments for evaporative dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). By reducing inflammation, unclogging oil glands, and improving gland function, it restores the quality of your tear film.

However, dry eye is a chronic condition. Even with OptiLight, your eyelids and tear film continue to be influenced by:

•.Environmental factors

• Screen time

• Allergies

• Age-related changes

• Underlying gland dysfunction

Maintenance helps preserve your results and prevents symptoms from returning.
 

How Often Should You Come Back After Your Initial Treatment Series?

Most patients complete an initial series of four OptiLight IPL sessions, spaced two to four weeks apart. After this series, maintenance visits help keep the meibomian glands functioning properly.

While each person’s eyes are unique, most patients benefit from one maintenance OptiLight treatment every 6-12 months. This schedule helps sustain the improvements in gland health and tear stability.
 

Who Might Need More Frequent Maintenance?

Some patients may require more frequent care, especially if their dry eye condition is more advanced or triggered by ongoing factors. You may benefit from maintenance every 3-4 months if you experience:

• Significant meibomian gland dysfunction

• Hormonal changes

• Autoimmune conditions

• Chronic allergies

• A naturally poor or unstable tear film

Your eye doctor in Manhattan Beach, CA will evaluate your tear breakup time, gland structure, and overall eye health to recommend the ideal frequency.
 

Ready to Maintain Your OptiLight Results?

OptiLight IPL is one of the most effective long-term treatments for chronic dry eye, but maintaining your results requires an individualized follow-up plan. By returning for routine touch-up sessions, you can keep your glands functioning well and your symptoms under control.

Schedule your dry eye evaluation at Beach Cities Optometry and discover if OptiLight IPL is right for you. Visit our office in Manhattan Beach, California, or call (310) 906-4426 to book an appointment today.