Dry Eye and Blepharitis

Blepharitis is one of the most common causes of Dry Eye. Blepharitis results from partially clogged oil glands at the base of the eyelashes (meibomian glands). Dr. Jimmy Hu offers the latest in medical and procedural treatment for blepharitis.

Prescription medications that serve to reduce inflammation around your eyes, cause your eyes to secrete and produce more tears, and relieve many of the symptoms of stinging/burning/redness/irritation.

Specially made implants composed of collagen or silicone, less than 1mm in size, that serve to retain your tears

thermo-mechanical evacuation of clogged meibomian glands

For SEVERE dry eye and blepharitis treatment. A small metallic filament is used to mechanically break scarring/adhesions around atrophic meibomian glands. Read more

For SEVERE dry eyes; these are specially compounded eyedrops made from a patient’s serum (blood product). Read more