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What is C.STIM®* IPL treatment?

IPL (intense pulsed light) technology is used to treat dry eye associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and/or lacrimal gland dysfunction and/or inflammatory lesions (rosacea and blepharitis).

C.STIM®* is an intense pulsed light (IPL) system that has been designed to offer a safe, painless, effective and long-lasting solution for the majority of skin types.

The treatment involves applying a series of light pulses to the cheek, which:

Stimulates the parasympathetic nerve that controls the glands and reactivates their metabolism
Reduces skin inflammation (rosacea), as IPL light induces coagulation of the small blood vessels. The reduction in rosacea indirectly improves eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)

What happens during C.STIM®* IPL treatment?

IPL treatment with C.STIM®* takes place as follows:

Three sessions spaced out by 7 to 15 days
A fourth session may be recommended
One follow-up session after several months may be recommended
Sessions are short (less than 10 minutes), painless and do not require anaesthetic

Nettoyez votre peau

Avant votre rendez-vous, nettoyez votre peau (sans crème ni maquillage, peau rasée pour les hommes)

Application du gel

Une fine couche de gel transparent est appliquée sur la zone de traitement

Protection oculaire

Equipez-vous des coques de protection fournies par votre médecin

4 tirs

4 tirs sur la joue sont réalisés. Vous pouvez ressentir une légère chaleur et quelques picotements

Nettoyage et hydratation

Retirez les coques de protection. Votre peau sera nettoyée et une crème hydratante pourra être appliquée

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Clean your skin

Before your appointment, make sure your skin is clean (no creams or make-up, shaved skin for men)

Apply gel

A thin layer of transparent gel is applied to the treatment area

Protect your eyes

Put on the protective goggles provided by your doctor

Four shots

Four shots are made to the cheek. You may feel slight warmth and a little tingling

Clean and moisturise

Remove the protective goggles. Your skin will be cleaned and a moisturising cream may be applied

What results can I expect?

Improved tear quality
A reduction in symptoms
A reduction in inflammation of the face and eyelids, and fewer Demodex (eyelash parasites)
A lasting improvement (several months)

Download our clinical studies

Parasympathetic Innervation of the Meibomian Glands in Rats

Which patients are eligible for IPL treatment?

Talk to your ophthalmologist to find out whether you are eligible for treatment.

IPL treatment is suitable for patients who have:

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and lacrimal gland dysfunction

Inflammatory lesions (rosacea and/or blepharitis)

Difficulty observing treatment

Tried other treatments without success

What other treatments are there?

Since dry eye is caused by multiple factors, its treatment is complex and can include a combination of approaches:

Cleaning, heating and massaging the eyelids
Blinking exercises
Tear substitutes
Anti-inflammatory treatments
Punctal plugs
Scleral lenses
Occlusion of lacrimal points
Expression of Meibomius glands
And more

Blinking exercise

Repeat the sequence five times in a row, several times a day

A word from the specialists...

Nothing beats the view of a professional, so why not see what our ophthalmologists have to say?

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LacryDiag® from Quantel Medical has helped us to improve our research studies and clinical trials. Nevertheless, most importantly I consider that has helped patients to understand better their particular pathologies and the proposed treatments.

I have had excellent feedback from patients whom I have treated with the Lacrystim® device. It is important to manage expectations and I tell my patients to expect a noticeable improvement after 3 treatments. I am recommending 4 treatments for all cases and the typical response is an improvement in symptoms which last longer and longer after each treatment. Re- treatment with 1 session is often requested at about 1 year after the first treatments.

For our patients, our goals are to increase quality of life, sustain IOP reduction, and reduce or eliminate the need for prescription eye drops. The LacryDiag® offers a complete Dry Eye Disease (DED) diagnosis through multiple, noncontact tests in less than 5 minutes, making this a valuable device to have in a clinical setting and establishing a strong vantage point for treating patients diagnosed with DED and glaucoma.

C.STIM® is a small revolution in the treatment of patients with dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction. It allows a painless, quick, and most importantly, effective improvement of the functioning of the eyelid margins and significantly improves the patients' quality of life. After a series of sessions, patients report an improvement in the quality of life and I am very pleased to use dedicated ophthalmic devices using the IPL technology proven in medicine.

I use the C.STIM® IPL mainly for meibomian dysfunctions. When there is inflammation or demodex of the eyelids, I use IPL directly on the eyelids with metal palpebral shells, a protocol that studies have shown works better than periocular flashes. Patients with neuropathic pain also experience improvement after IPL sessions.

We have been using Quantel Medical IPL devices for several years, first LACRYSTIM® and more recently C.STIM®. It is quite natural that these IPL devices have found their place in our daily practice within our consultation dedicated to dry eyes. The number of patients treated increases every year. C.STIM® is very easy to use and does not require any consumables. A session lasts only a few minutes and is perfectly painless. The different doctors of the department have quickly adopted it, as well as the patients!

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* C.STIM® is not FDA approved. C.STIM® is a trademark of Quantel Medical and Lumibird Medical. All rights reserved.

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