At Seaside Eyecare Optometry, we use advanced, evidence-based treatments to help patients find meaningful relief from chronic dry eye symptoms. One of the therapies we offer is Celluma, a gentle form of low-level light therapy (LLLT) that supports cellular healing, reduces inflammation, and enhances the function of the eyelids.
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What Is Celluma?

Celluma is a flexible LED light therapy device that delivers blue, red, and near-infrared light to support natural healing and reduce inflammation. During treatment, the device rests comfortably over the face and eyelids, allowing targeted wavelengths to reach the tissue around the eyes. These wavelengths increase cellular energy (ATP), encourage repair, and calm irritation - making Celluma especially effective for eyelid-based dry eye conditions.

How Celluma Helps with Dry Eye & MGD

For many patients, dry eye symptoms originate from blocked or poorly functioning meibomian glands. These glands produce the oily layer of the tear film - a layer essential for preventing tears from evaporating too quickly.

Celluma’s red and near-infrared wavelengths help by:

• Reducing inflammation around the eyelids

• Supporting healthier meibomian gland function

• Improving circulation to the eyelid tissues

• Encouraging natural cellular repair

Over time, this helps the glands produce better-quality oils, improving tear stability and comfort.

Celluma for Styes & Chalazia

A stye or chalazion often forms when one of the oil glands becomes clogged or inflamed. Celluma helps support the healing process by:

• Calming inflammation in the eyelid

• Softening and loosening debris within the gland

• Encouraging the gland to drain more effectively

• Speeding up the body’s natural recovery process
  
  

This can lead to faster resolution and reduced tenderness.

Why Combine Celluma with IPL?

While Celluma supports healing at a cellular level, IPL treats dry eye by targeting the root causes of chronic eyelid inflammation, especially in MGD.

When used together, IPL and Celluma create a synergistic effect:

• IPL reduces inflammatory blood vessels and warms the oils inside the glands

• Celluma enhances healing, reduces post-treatment inflammation, and supports long-term gland health

• The combination helps open blocked glands more effectively than either treatment alone

• Patients often experience quicker and longer-lasting symptom relief
  
  

Because Celluma’s red light boosts collagen production, many patients also notice smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin with repeated sessions.

Experience Celluma Low Level Light Therapy in San Clemente, Ca

Whether you're managing chronic dry eye, struggling with recurring styes, or dealing with meibomian gland dysfunction, Celluma offers a gentle and effective way to support healing and improve comfort. When paired with IPL, the results can be even more transformative.

Even though our clinic's main use of Celluma is for dry eye treatment, it can also be used for wrinkle and acne treatment, hair growth, aches /pains and body contour. Schedule a consultation at Seaside Eyecare Optometry to find out if Celluma treatment is right for you