AT VILLAGE EYES OPTOMETRY
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION / ADVANCED TREATMENT OPTIONS / PERSONALIZED CARE
Understand what your eyes are telling you.
Explore eyelid inflammation and buildup, with a closer look at your lids and an individualized care plan.
Learn about ocular rosacea and explore care options for your eyelid and ocular surface concerns.
Explore evaluation and treatment options for eyelid bumps, including recurring styes and chalazia.
Dry eye can feel different for everyone.
Burning & gritty eyes
A sandy, scratchy or stinging feeling can accompany an unstable tear film. Redness may be visible, but appearance alone cannot identify the cause.
Watery & irritated eyes
Eyes may water in response to surface irritation. An exam can distinguish dry eye from allergies, eyelid problems or tear-drainage concerns.
Blur & screen fatigue
Vision that fluctuates during reading or screen use can accompany tear-film instability. We assess blinking, the eye surface and other causes of blur.
Advanced options. Thoughtful care.
OCULUS Keratograph 5M imaging helps assess your meibomian glands, tear-film stability and redness, alongside a detailed examination to guide your personalized care.
Explore IPL as part of your personalized dry eye plan, with an evaluation to determine whether treatment is appropriate for you.
OptiLift radiofrequency (RF) is available on its own, with optional dynamic muscle stimulation (DMST). Your doctor helps determine which approach fits your care plan.
Targeted treatments. Personalized relief.
Gland & eyelid care
MiBoFlo & gland expression ↗
Controlled warmth and targeted gland care.
Eyelid / blepharitis cleaning ↗
Professional care for eyelid debris and buildup.
Meibomian gland probing ↗
Evaluation for a targeted approach to obstructed glands.
Tear film support
Punctal plugs ↗
Options to help retain tears on the eye.
Autologous serum tears ↗
Personalized tear support discussed with your doctor.
Specialized care
Scleral contact lenses ↗
Specialty lens fitting for selected dry eye patients.
Demodex management ↗
Evaluation and care for Demodex-related eyelid concerns.
Blinking exercises ↗
Personalized guidance to support complete blinking.
A closer look at dry eye care.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
A clearer picture of your eyes. A plan built around you.
Dry eye can have more than one cause. Your visit is a chance to understand your symptoms, take a closer look at your eyes and discuss a plan that fits your findings.
We image and measure.
Your visit begins with OCULUS Keratograph 5M imaging and measurements of your meibomian glands, tear-film stability and redness, before you meet with the doctor.
We listen and examine.
Your doctor listens to your concerns, reviews your history and previous treatments, and examines your eyes alongside the imaging results. Additional testing is selected when needed.
We plan together.
We explain the findings, discuss suitable options and set expectations for follow-up. An evaluation does not commit you to a procedure.
Before you arrive
Bring a list of your drops, medications and previous treatments, along with the questions you would like to discuss.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
A few helpful details.
How long should I allow for a visit?
Allow about one hour for a dry eye consultation. Treatment appointments also generally take about one hour each.
Which treatments are paid out of pocket?
IPL, lid/lash cleanings, MiBoFlo, OptiLift radiofrequency (RF), dynamic muscle stimulation (DMST), and meibomian gland probing are paid out of pocket at our practice.
Can any treatments be billed to insurance?
Some procedures, including punctal plugs, may be billed to insurance. Coverage depends on your plan, benefits and the clinical indication. Please contact our team to discuss your specific benefits and expected out-of-pocket costs.
How should I prepare?
Bring a list of your current eye drops, medications and previous dry eye treatments, along with your questions. Ask our team whether your scheduled visit requires any additional preparation.
Who fits scleral lenses for dry eye?
Dr. Donna Weiss, OD, MPH fits scleral contact lenses at our practice. Internationally recognized for her contact lens expertise, she brings extensive experience to this highly specialized area of dry eye care. Precise, individualized fitting and follow-up are important to comfort, ocular-surface support and the outcome.
What happens after the consultation?
Your doctor explains the findings and discusses a personalized plan. The timing of treatment and follow-up depends on your findings and the options selected. An evaluation does not commit you to a procedure.
Meet the doctors behind your care.
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Personalized dry eye and medical eye care, guided by a close evaluation of your tear film, eyelids and ocular surface. A UCLA graduate and glaucoma-certified therapeutic optometrist.
Specialty contact lens expertise for dry eye and irregular corneas, including scleral lenses. Dr. Weiss combines an honors optometry degree with a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins.
Caring for Village Eyes patients since 2004, with experience in dry eye, allergies and medical eye care. A UCLA graduate with an honors optometry degree and fellowship training at Jules Stein Eye Institute.