OPE™ IPL — Optimal Power Energy™ Intense Pulsed Light
OPE™ IPL (Optimal Power Energy™ Intense Pulsed Light) is Espansione Group's second core technology — a patented, software-controlled polychromatic light system designed for the safe and effective treatment of ocular surface conditions.
How It Works
OPE™ IPL delivers calibrated thermal impulses via gentle, non-invasive pulses applied to the periorbital and cheekbone areas (lower eyelid region). These pulses:
- Stimulate the Meibomian glands to resume normal secretory activity
- Promote contraction of the glands, increasing lipid flow
- Reduce tear evaporation by restoring the lipid layer of the tear film
- Boost local circulation and support anti-inflammatory activity
Combination Therapy
OPE™ IPL is most effective when used in conjunction with LM™ LLLT. Clinical evidence shows that combined LM™ LLLT and OPE™ IPL therapy is a key factor in effectively managing the most severe cases of recalcitrant MGD-induced Dry Eye Disease and other ocular surface diseases.
Safety and Certification
- Software-controlled for precise, reproducible energy delivery
- CE certified (MDR) for use on the eye-light® device
- Available exclusively for selected anterior segment conditions
- Non-ablative: no surface damage, no downtime
Clinical Recognition
The TFOS DEWS III report, published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, cites multiple randomized controlled trials supporting IPL as an effective tool for moderate to advanced MGD, demonstrating reduced DED symptoms and improved tear film lipid layer.