Dry eye can affect much more than comfort. Burning, grittiness, redness, excessive tearing, fluctuating vision, and difficulty wearing contact lenses can all interfere with daily life, and the cause is not always as simple as a lack of tears. Problems with tear production, meibomian gland function, inflammation, or the ocular surface can all play a role, which is why a more complete evaluation is often the best place to start.
The Dry Eye Center at Siepser Eyecare in Wayne, PA, diagnoses and treats persistent and complex dry eye. Michele Pendrak Bush, O.D., serves as the practice’s dry eye specialist and has extensive experience with ocular disease management and challenging dry eye cases. Patients can receive both diagnostic guidance and a wide range of treatment options in one setting, including care before and after vision correction procedures when ocular surface health may affect comfort or visual quality.
Michele Pendrak Bush, O.D., serves as the practice’s dry eye specialist and has extensive experience with ocular disease management and challenging dry eye cases. Patients can receive both diagnostic guidance and a wide range of treatment options in one setting, including care before and after vision correction procedures when ocular surface health may affect comfort or visual quality.
Dry Eye Care at the Dry Eye Center
What Is Dry Eye?
Dry eye develops when the tear film is not keeping the surface of the eye properly lubricated and protected. This may happen because the eyes do not produce enough tears, tears evaporate too quickly, or the layers of the tear film do not work together effectively.
Symptoms can include burning, stinging, a gritty sensation, redness, watery eyes, light sensitivity, and blurry or fluctuating vision. A dedicated dry eye evaluation can help identify which factors contribute to symptoms and whether treatment is needed.
Dry Eye Treatments
Treatment is tailored to the cause and severity of dry eye rather than using the same approach for every patient. Options available through the Dry Eye Center include:
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IPL Therapy: Uses controlled light energy around the eyes to help reduce inflammation and support healthier meibomian gland function in patients with evaporative dry eye.
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Radiofrequency: Applies controlled warmth to the eyelid area to help soften thickened oils and improve flow from the meibomian glands.
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MiBoFlo: Combines therapeutic heat with gentle eyelid massage to help loosen blocked oils and support a more stable tear film.
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Low-Level Light Therapy: Uses targeted light energy, also known as photobiomodulation, to support ocular surface health and address inflammation associated with dry eye.
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Eyelid Butter: A proprietary, honey-based product developed with input from Dr. Pendrak in collaboration with a local beekeeper. It supports eyelid hygiene, moisture, and lash health and may be useful when lash-line buildup or Demodex-related concerns are present.
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Medication Management & Supplements: May include prescription eye drops, lubricating products, and selected supplements to address inflammation, tear production, and tear quality.
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Amniotic Membrane Treatment: Provides temporary protection and support for the corneal surface in more severe cases involving persistent inflammation, epithelial damage, or poor healing.
Your provider may use these treatments individually or in combination, depending on what they find during the evaluation.
Why Choose Siepser Eyecare for Dry Eye Care?
The Dry Eye Center gives patients access to focused expertise and multiple treatment options without limiting care to artificial tears or a single in-office procedure. Michele Pendrak Bush, O.D., has more than 12 years of diverse eye care experience and is one of the region’s leading doctors treating challenging causes of dry eye.
Her experience guides treatment based on tear quality, gland function, inflammation, eyelid health, and the condition of the ocular surface. Patients can also receive coordinated care when dry eye overlaps with contact lens wear, cataracts, LASIK, PRK, or other vision correction procedures. This broader approach makes it possible to address both immediate symptoms and the factors contributing to ongoing irritation or visual fluctuation.
Visit the Dry Eye Center in Wayne, PA
Persistent dry eye deserves a treatment plan based on the actual cause of the symptoms. The Dry Eye Center at Siepser Eyecare provides comprehensive evaluation and advanced treatment options for patients in Wayne, PA. Call (610) 265-2020 to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward more comfortable, stable vision.