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Advanced, personalized dry eye therapies to restore lasting comfort.

Advanced Light Therapy for Lasting Dry Eye Relief

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a quick, non-invasive treatment that reduces inflammation, improves meibomian gland function, and enhances tear quality. It helps relieve chronic dry eye symptoms with little to no downtime.

Restore Healthy Tear Function

Thermal Gland Expression

Blocked meibomian glands can prevent the natural oils in your tears from reaching the surface of your eyes, leading to dryness and irritation. Thermal Gland Expression gently warms and clears these glands, restoring healthy oil flow and improving tear stability. This treatment helps reduce dry eye symptoms while supporting long-term ocular comfort and clearer vision.

Gentle Light Therapy for Dry Eye Management

Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT)

Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) uses therapeutic light energy to gently warm the eyelids and stimulate healthy meibomian gland function. The treatment also helps reduce inflammation associated with dry eye disease, ocular rosacea, and blepharitis. Safe, painless, and non-invasive, LLLT promotes healthier tears and lasting comfort without recovery time.

Deep Eyelid Hygiene for Healthier Eyes

Lid & Lash Cleaning

Over time, bacteria, debris, and biofilm can accumulate along the eyelid margins, contributing to inflammation and dry eye symptoms. Professional Lid & Lash Cleaning removes these deposits, improving eyelid health and creating a cleaner environment for healthy tear production. Regular treatments can significantly improve comfort while supporting other dry eye therapies.

Advanced Healing for the Ocular Surface

Amniotic Membrane Therapy

Amniotic Membrane Therapy is used to promote healing of the eye’s surface in patients with moderate to severe dry eye and other corneal conditions. This advanced biologic treatment helps reduce inflammation, accelerate tissue repair, relieve discomfort, and restore the health of the cornea. It is often recommended when conventional therapies have not provided sufficient relief.

Personalized At-Home Care Solutions

Over-the-Counter Dry Eye Treatments

Many patients benefit from carefully selected over-the-counter products as part of their dry eye management plan. We recommend high-quality artificial tears, eyelid cleansers, warm compresses, nutritional supplements, and other clinically proven products tailored to your specific condition. Our goal is to help you manage symptoms safely and effectively from home.

Natural Healing Using Your Own Blood Serum

Autologous Serum Eye Drops

Autologous Serum Eye Drops are custom-made using components from your own blood to closely mimic the natural composition of healthy tears. Rich in essential growth factors, proteins, and nutrients, these specialized eye drops help promote healing, improve lubrication, and provide relief for patients with severe or treatment-resistant dry eye disease.

Long-Term Control of Ocular Inflammation

Immunomodulatory Therapy

Chronic inflammation is one of the leading causes of dry eye disease. Immunomodulatory Therapy uses prescription medications to reduce inflammation, improve tear production, and protect the ocular surface over time. Following a comprehensive evaluation, we develop a personalized treatment plan to help restore long-term eye comfort and maintain healthier vision.

Your Journey to Clearer, More Comfortable Vision Starts Here

Whether you’re experiencing chronic dry eye symptoms, need a comprehensive eye examination, or are looking for premium eyewear and specialty contact lenses, our team is ready to provide personalized care tailored to your needs.

Important Update: Dr. Bustamante's New Practice Location

Dear Valued Patient:

We would like to inform you that effective August 23, 2026, Dr. Edward Bustamante will no longer be with Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates.

Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates remains committed to providing exceptional eye care services to our patients. Patients who were under Dr. Bustamante’s care are welcome to transfer their care to Dr.Bustamante at his new private office at 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd #103 just 1.3 miles from the location at 109 Gallery Cir Ste 139, San Antonio, TX 78258.  Because of high demand to see Dr.Bustamante this new dry eye private practice is an appointment only type of practice and walk-ins will not be allowed.  Only 1 patient per appointment will be allowed into the clinic unless assistance is needed for elderly patients.

Your records will remain securely on file with Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates until you complete a formal records release authorizing transfer to Dr.Bustamante to ensure continuity of care and the protocols and procedures unique to Dr.Bustamante’s clincal style and specialized knowledge.