OptiLIFT: Strengthening the Muscles Around Your Eyes for Better Blinking and Dry Eye Relief
If you struggle with dry eye, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), or have trouble fully closing your eyes (lagophthalmos), a new treatment called OptiLIFT may offer real relief — while also giving your eyes a naturally refreshed look.
💡 What Is OptiLIFT?
OptiLIFT uses Dynamic Muscle Stimulation (DMSt) technology to gently activate the muscles around your eyes. By restoring tone and function to these muscles, it helps improve lower lid laxity and blink mechanics — two major contributors to chronic dry eye.
This non-surgical procedure takes about 14 minutes per session, typically performed in a series of 4–6 treatments. Patients often notice a subtle lift and a more youthful appearance as muscle tone improves.
👁️ How Does OptiLIFT Help with Dry Eye?
Healthy blinking is essential for maintaining a stable tear film. When eyelid muscles lose tone or blink patterns weaken, the eyes can become exposed and dry out more easily. OptiLIFT helps by:
- Restoring muscle tone in the eyelids and surrounding periorbital area
- Improving blink quality and frequency
- Enhancing lid seal and closure
- Promoting better tear distribution and drainage
This makes it especially beneficial for patients with lagophthalmos, dermatochalasis, or age-related lower lid laxity.
📊 Clinical Results from Recent Studies*
- 286% improvement in Tear Breakup Time (TBUT)
- 70% improvement in Blink Quality
- 78% decrease in modified Meibomian Gland Score (mMGS)
- 53% decrease in Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI)
- 70% improvement in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- 60% improvement in eyelid appearance
- 75% decrease in Lower Lid Laxity
🌿 The Takeaway
OptiLIFT represents a new frontier in dry eye therapy by targeting the muscular foundation of blinking and lid function. For patients seeking non-invasive relief and a revitalized eye appearance, it offers an innovative, clinically backed solution.
References:
Chelnis, J. G., & Chelnis, A. (2025). Dynamic muscle stimulation of the periorbital area for improvement of blinking in dry eye patients. Clinical Ophthalmology, 19, 1057–1071. https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S513989
Glance Editorial Team. (2025, August 11). Study: Lumenis' DMSt manages lower lid laxity and blinking quality. Glance by Eyes On Eyecare.