Personalized dry eye care at Total Eyecare Center — personally performed by Dr. Bessie Campouris, O.D., using Envision by InMode's combined IPL and radiofrequency technology.
Dry eye disease affects more than 16 million Americans. It develops when your eyes don't produce enough tears, or when your tears evaporate too quickly to keep the eye's surface comfortable and healthy. The most common form, evaporative dry eye, is usually caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) — when the oil glands along the eyelids become blocked and can no longer release the oil layer that keeps tears from evaporating.
Phoenix's arid climate works against your eyes. Low humidity, intense UV exposure, dust, and constant air conditioning all accelerate tear evaporation — which is why dry eye tends to be more common, and often more severe, for patients across the Valley.
Total Eyecare Center is proud to offer Envision by InMode — an advanced in-office platform that combines bipolar radiofrequency and intense pulsed light to treat the root cause of evaporative dry eye, not just the symptoms.
Every dry eye treatment is performed directly by Dr. Bessie Campouris in a calm, private treatment room — not handed off to a technician. The Envision platform pairs two complementary technologies in a single session: Forma-I radiofrequency and Lumecca-I intense pulsed light, tailored to your specific symptoms and gland health.
A broad-spectrum light that gently warms the eyelids, reduces inflammation, and helps manage dry eye linked to ocular rosacea and Demodex. The warmth also helps soften and release blocked oils within the meibomian glands.
Gentle radiofrequency energy heats the eyelid tissue and meibomian glands, helping release trapped, thickened oils and improve how well the glands function — addressing MGD at its source.
Dr. Campouris examines your tear film and meibomian glands to confirm MGD and rule out other causes of your symptoms.
Most patients benefit from a series of four treatments spaced three to four weeks apart, combining IPL, radiofrequency, and manual meibomian gland expression.
A combined IPL and radiofrequency session takes about one hour. Treatment is generally well tolerated and requires no downtime — you can return to your day immediately afterward.
Many patients notice improvement after just a single session. For full results, the complete treatment plan is four sessions, with periodic maintenance visits to help sustain results over time.
Dr. Campouris has a dedicated focus on dry eye care — she performs every IPL and radiofrequency session herself, so your care plan is built around your eyes, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Combined with over a decade of caring for the Phoenix community, it's a boutique level of attention that's hard to find elsewhere in the Valley.
MGD occurs when the oil-producing glands along your eyelids become blocked or inflamed, preventing them from releasing enough oil into your tear film. Without that oil layer, tears evaporate too quickly, which is the leading cause of dry eye disease.
Artificial tears and drops temporarily relieve symptoms but don't address the underlying gland dysfunction. IPL and radiofrequency treat the root cause by reducing inflammation and helping unblock the meibomian glands themselves, which can lead to longer-lasting relief.
Most patients describe the sensation as a mild warming or a light snap, similar to a rubber band. A cooling handpiece and protective eyewear are used throughout, and there is no downtime afterward.
Most patients benefit from a series of four sessions spaced three to four weeks apart, combined with manual meibomian gland expression. Many notice improvement after just a single session, but completing all four sessions is what delivers the full benefit, with periodic maintenance treatments after that.
IPL and radiofrequency dry eye treatments are generally considered elective and are often not covered by vision or medical insurance. Our team can walk you through current pricing and payment options at your consultation.
Most adults with evaporative dry eye or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction are candidates. A comprehensive dry eye evaluation with Dr. Campouris will confirm whether IPL and RF therapy is right for you.