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Addressing Dry Eye Through BlephEx

Microblepharoexfoliation, also known as BlephEx, is an innovative treatment option for dry eye that targets blepharitis. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that can lead to redness, itching, and irritation of the eyes. It is often caused by bacteria on the eyelids and can be difficult to treat with traditional methods.

At Watson Dry Eye Center, we strive to provide our patients with a variety of safe and proven treatment options. 

BlephEx allows us to help our patients in-office—contact us to schedule your appointment today.

How BlephEx Works

BlephEx is an in-office procedure that uses a specialized tool to precisely and safely clean the eyelids and lashes. The procedure takes less than 10 minutes and is performed by your eye care professional to address blepharitis and dry eye.

During the procedure, a small sponge is gently placed on the eyelid and used to remove debris, bacteria, and other irritants from the base of the lashes.

BlephEx & Dry Eye

BlephEx can help improve dry eye symptoms through addressing blepharitis, a common underlying condition that can worsen dry eye. 

By removing the buildup of bacteria and other irritants, BlephEx can help reduce inflammation and improve the health of the eyelids. This can lead to improved tear production and better quality of tears, which can help relieve dry eye symptoms such as redness, burning, and discomfort.

By removing the buildup of biofilm, BlephEx can create a clean surface for topical medications to adhere to, which can improve their effectiveness in treating blepharitis and dry eye.

What to Expect After BlephEx

Following your BlephEx treatment, you can resume normal activities. To achieve best results, treatment may need to be repeated every 4 to 6 months as determined by our team. 

The sooner you implement BlephEx into your eye care routine, the better long-term results you can expect. Our team strives to help you overcome the affects of dry eye and blepharitis through innovative treatments.

Dry Eye Relief Is in Sight

BlephEx is a safe and effective procedure that can help improve dry eye symptoms by treating blepharitis. Contact our team today if you are struggling with dry eye and learn if BlephEx is the right treatment option for you.

Our Location

Watson Dry Eye Center is located in Raleigh, right on the corner of Forest Pines Drive and Common Oaks Drive. There’s lots of parking available right in the lot right in front of our practice.        

Our Address

  • Suite 120
    11081 Forest Pines Dr.
  • Raleigh, NC 27614

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Clinic Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Help Your Teen See & Be Seen
(Comfortably)

Our teenagers are spending more time every day on their screens. Dry eye symptoms can be exacerbated by excessive screen time which is becoming increasingly common among teenagers and young adults.

Your teen doesn’t have to struggle with dry eye symptoms. At Watson Dry Eye Center, we have an incredible team that specializes in dry eye treatment and management.

Their education and social life are the center of their world and dependent on clear, comfortable vision. Allow them to focus on it with dry eye treatment.  

Get ahead of dry eye by booking an appointment with our team.

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Many people wake up with eyes that feel dry, gritty, or irritated. As dry eyes linger through the day, they can interfere with tasks and vision health. Enter IPL treatment, a promising solution for persistent dry eyes. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment for dry eye is a non-invasive procedure that uses bursts of light to […]

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Why Are My Eyes So Dry When I Wake Up?

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Dry eye syndrome doesn’t take a break when you close your eyes for the night—it’s a persistent condition that affects people around the clock, regardless of the time of day. If you’ve ever found yourself waking up in the middle of the night or the morning with dry, irritated eyes, you’re certainly not alone in […]

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A close-up of a man rubbing his left bloodshot eye. His eyelids are highlighted with a red glow, suggesting inflammation.

Blepharitis is a common eye condition in which the eyelids become inflamed, causing discomfort and irritation. It can have a variety of causes, including infections, blocked meibomian glands, and sensitivity to eye makeup. If you’ve been diagnosed with blepharitis or know someone who has, you might be wondering whether it’s contagious and what steps you […]

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Many people wake up with eyes that feel dry, gritty, or irritated. As dry eyes linger through the day, they can interfere with tasks and vision health. Enter IPL treatment, a promising solution for persistent dry eyes. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment for dry eye is a non-invasive procedure that uses bursts of light to […]

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A man rubs his uncomfortable, dry eyes as he wakes up in bed.

Dry eye syndrome doesn’t take a break when you close your eyes for the night—it’s a persistent condition that affects people around the clock, regardless of the time of day. If you’ve ever found yourself waking up in the middle of the night or the morning with dry, irritated eyes, you’re certainly not alone in […]

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