Effective Dry Eye Treatment

At Gibbons Optical in Rochester, MN, we specialize in diagnosing and treating dry eye syndrome to relieve and improve your overall eye health. Dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to discomfort and potential vision problems. Our doctors will conduct a thorough assessment to identify the underlying causes of your dry eye symptoms. We offer personalized treatment plans, including artificial tears, prescription eye drops, punctal plugs, and Optilight, the newest cost-effective FDA-approved device to treat dry eye, lifestyle changes, and dietary supplements. We also guide in managing environmental factors and proper eyelid hygiene to reduce symptoms. For more information on dry eye treatment or to schedule an appointment, contact Gibbons Optical at 507-288-6964.

OptiLight: The Future of Dry Eye Management


  • FDA-Approved: The first and only light therapy approved by the FDA for managing dry eye.
  • Patented Technology: Delivers targeted, precise, and controlled treatments.
  • Solutions: Breaks the vicious cycle of inflammation, addressing the complexities of dry eye disease.
  • Supported by over 50 clinical studies, OptiLight has demonstrated its effectiveness and safety, with notable improvements in tear break-up time, gland expressibility, and reduction of pro-inflammatory mediators.

Dry Eye Treatment Overview

Understanding Dry Eye:

 Dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or evaporate too quickly, leading to discomfort and potential vision problems.

Comprehensive Assessment:

 At Gibbons Optical, we start with a thorough assessment to evaluate tear quality and quantity and examine the eye surface.

Personalized Treatment Plans: Based on your assessment, we develop a customized treatment plan, which may include artificial tears, prescription eye drops, and lifestyle changes.

Advanced Treatment Options: For severe cases, we recommend punctual plugs, tiny devices inserted into tear ducts to retain moisture. We also advise on dietary supplements that can enhance tear production.

Environmental and Lifestyle Adjustments:

 We guide you on using humidifiers, avoiding irritants like smoke and wind, and maintaining proper eyelid hygiene to manage and reduce symptoms.

Ongoing Monitoring:

Regular follow-up appointments ensure that your treatment remains effective, allowing us to adjust as needed for long-term relief.

Expert Care and Support:

 Our goal is to alleviate your dry eye symptoms and improve your overall quality of life through expert care and support.

Our Reviews

  • I would highly recommend Gibbons. I've been going here for the past few years and am so impressed with the employees here, from the doctor to the women at the front, it really is top notch. This is my favorite place to shop for glasses, I value the ladies opinion on frames and they never disappoint. I won't shop anywhere else because of this, they have such great taste and know what looks good on who. Never disappointed!


    - Kristin H.

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  • After moving to Rochester, this optical shop was highly recommend from multiple people I met. I love the atmosphere of the smaller, but very well stocked optical options. I will definitely be coming back for regular eye appointments and glasses selection.


    - Andrea B.

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  • I'm a 32 year old woman who has had glasses since she was four years old. That being said, I can say that this is hands down the best eye clinic I've been to in my entire life. Dr. Karen is incredibly thorough and explores all aspects of your prescription. She had me wear a few trial lenses until she was completely satisfied with the outcome. Also, they had my vision insurance details pulled up upon arrival at my appointment and after my exam, discussed all of my options and ways to use my allowance for contacts and glasses. I've never understood my insurance so completely and been so well informed of my options as a patient. I typically buy my contacts online from discount websites and was open with Dr. Karen about this. She was extremely understanding and even went through the prices with me, found special rebates, and beat prices of several online competitors. This place is doing it right with their customer service and willingness to go the extra mile. I wish them all the best and will send everyone I know their way.


    – Melissa

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  • The crew from Brent to Dr. Karen are amazing. One if the best experiences of any service I've had in Rochester. Very helpful and happy. It just shows. Was recommended by a colleague of mine and I'd be happy to recommend to anyone in the local area as well!


    – Brett G.

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  • Great experience getting fit for contact lenses for the first time. Highly recommend!


    – Katie A.

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  • Very friendly! Extremely helpful and just a great quiet atmosphere. Highly recommended going here! You can tell they actually care about your needs and that your time with them matters. Will continue to come to them!


    – Cori S.

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  • Everyone was very kind and prompt. I am on disability and had to use medicare/medicaid card to get my glasses. I was treated very well! I highly recommend this business.


    – Trudi W.

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  • Everyone at Gibbons Optical was super nice, helpful and personable. They were not pushy and we're very easy to work with. I highly recommend.


    – Nick M.

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  • Prompt and friendly service. Employees are helpful and not pushy. Dr. Bjorngaard is knowledge and friendly.


    – Stacie Z.

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