Dry eye care that goes beyond eye drops.
Burning, gritty, watery eyes or vision that comes and goes? Dr. Mehreen Zia provides personalized dry eye care in Mission Viejo, with a focus on meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), blepharitis, and OptiLIGHT IPL treatment for suitable patients.
In-office treatment for suitable patients with MGD-related dry eye.
OptiLIGHT by Lumenis uses controlled pulses of light as part of a personalized treatment plan. It may help improve eyelid gland function and tear-film stability.
Dr. Zia reviews your eye health, medical history, medications, and skin characteristics to determine whether IPL is appropriate for you. Your treatment schedule and follow-up are individualized; results vary.
Explore care for the eyelid and tear-film problems that can contribute to persistent dry eye.
When the oil-producing glands in your eyelids become blocked or work poorly, tears can evaporate too quickly. Dr. Zia evaluates eyelid health and recommends care for the factors contributing to your dryness.
Crusting around the lashes, itchy or red eyelids, and burning can be signs of blepharitis. We assess eyelid inflammation and discuss an eyelid-care routine and treatment suited to your needs.
Your plan may combine appropriate eye drops, practical eyelid care, office treatment, and follow-up. We review your response and adjust your care to support better comfort and a healthier tear film.
Find out what is contributing to your dry eye and whether IPL is right for you. Schedule a dry eye evaluation with Dr. Mehreen Zia in Mission Viejo.
Call 949-582-2020 or book your appointment online.
Burning, stinging, grittiness, redness, light sensitivity, and fluctuating blurry vision can be signs of dry eye. Some people also experience excessive watering. An evaluation can help distinguish dry eye from other causes of irritation.
Meibomian glands supply oil that helps keep tears from evaporating too quickly. When these glands become blocked or function poorly, the tear film becomes less stable. Treatment focuses on improving eyelid health and managing contributing factors.
Yes. Blepharitis can affect the eyelid margins and disrupt the tear film. Symptoms may include crusting around the lashes, itching, redness, or burning. Dr. Zia recommends eyelid care and other treatment based on the cause; ongoing care is often needed.
IPL is an option for selected patients with MGD-related dry eye. It does not address every cause of dryness. Dr. Zia evaluates your condition and treatment suitability before recommending IPL or another approach.
Dry eye and eyelid conditions often require continued management. Your plan may combine home care, eye drops, office treatment, and follow-up visits. The goal is better comfort and a healthier tear film, with adjustments based on your response.