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Dry Eye Treatment Arthritis New Zealand

A Wanaka optometrist, Eyes on Ardmore, Arthritis New Zealand, to which we are
affiliated, is 50 years old. Here are a few
has acquired a specialised Intense Pulsed interesting facts about the organisation, and
arthritis in New Zealand
Light (IPL) machine to improve the health of
ANNUAL RUNNING
dry eyes. COSTS
$4M
It's the first of its kind in the lower South Island. The $47,000
machine treats and helps prevent dry eye disease and 60% % OF INCOME
meibomian gland dysfunction. FROM FUND-
OF MEMBERS
The machine aims to treat dry eyes rather than provide AGED OVER 65 RAISING:
temporary relieve as eye drops do.
65
Optometrist, Danielle Ross , says clinical trials indicate that
patients experience an 86% improvement in the symptoms
of chronic dry eyes, such as eye soreness, grittiness and
blurring. In a 15-minute treatment, the machine transmits
bursts of light into the eye’s blood vessels. It improves the oily
layer volume, and rejuvenates eye tissue. It also counteracts
problematic bacteria on the skin and eyes, which can cause
eye discomfort.

She says there are minimal side effects and patients typically
enjoy immediate results lasting up to 24 months.

The clinic charges $94 for an examination Three sessions of
the IPL treatment spread over 45 days cost $589. For more
information, visit www.eyesonardmore.co.nz/dry-eye/

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP

4,500

NEW ZEALANDERS AFFECTED BY
ARTHRITIS

65,000

www.scleroderma.org.nz