Lid margin and lash line
The rotating micro sponge tip cleans along the eyelid margins and lash line.
In-Office Procedures · Eyelid Cleaning
BlephEx and OptiVize Professional in-office eyelid cleaning.
BlephEx is an in-office eyelid cleaning procedure. A licensed eye care professional uses a handheld powered instrument that spins a disposable micro sponge tip along the eyelid margins and lash line.
2tips per patient pack
20patient packs per box
1tip per eye, single use
Chairsideduring a scheduled visit
How it works
A chairside eyelid cleaning procedure.
The procedure is performed chairside during a scheduled office visit, with the handpiece under professional control throughout.
Under professional control
Operated by a licensed eye care professional, who keeps the device under control throughout the procedure.
Single-use tips
One tip per eye, and both tips are discarded after the procedure.
Continues at home
BlephEx Lid Cleanser foam is dispensed for patients to continue a daily eyelid hygiene routine between visits.
The BlephEx system.
The handpiece and charger, single-use procedural tip packs, an in-office cleanser and the separate OptiVize system.
- Three handpiece packages
- One tip pack per patient
- Professional use only
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Handpiece and charger
A handheld powered instrument and charging station, available in the Choice, Pinnacle and Value packages.
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Procedural tip packs
Disposable micro sponge tips, two per pack, one for each eye. Sanitized, not sterile, and single use.
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BlephEx Lid Cleanser, liquid
Kept chairside for the procedure. It absorbs into the sponge tip quickly, which can shorten procedure time.
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OptiVize
A separate in-office system from the BlephEx handpiece, with its own single-use lenses and forceps.
The procedure
How the procedure runs.
For professional use in a clinical setting by a licensed eye care professional, following the BlephEx instructions for use.
Prepare
Fit a new disposable micro sponge tip from a procedural pack. The liquid cleanser can be applied to the tip.
Clean
Clean along the eyelid margins and lash line with the rotating tip, keeping the device under professional control.
Discard
Use one tip per eye, then discard both tips. The patient continues at home with the foam cleanser.
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Specifications
Technical specifications
| Handpiece packages | Choice, Pinnacle, Value |
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| Handpiece set includes | Handheld BlephEx device, charging station |
| Procedural tip packs | 20 packs per box, 2 tips per pack, 40 tips |
| Tips | Disposable micro sponge, sanitized (not sterile), single use |
| OptiVize disposables | 10 lenses and 10 forceps per box, 10 procedures, single use |
| BlephEx Lid Cleanser | 1.7 oz foam for home use, 2 oz liquid for in-office use |
| Setting | Professional in-office use by a licensed eye care professional |
Common questions about BlephEx and OptiVize
How many patients does a box of tip packs cover?
A box holds 20 patient packs with two tips each, 40 tips in total, covering 20 patients.
Are the tips sterile?
The tips are sanitized, not sterile, and single use. Use one tip per eye and discard both after the procedure.
Which BlephEx Lid Cleanser goes with the procedure?
The liquid is made for in-office procedures and absorbs into the sponge tip quickly. The foam is made for patients to use at home between visits.
Is OptiVize used with the BlephEx handpiece?
No. OptiVize is a separate in-office system with its own single-use lenses and forceps.
Who performs the procedure?
A licensed eye care professional, in a clinical setting, following the BlephEx instructions for use.
Bring BlephEx into your practice.
Order the handpiece, procedural tip packs, OptiVize disposables and lid cleanser on Dry Eye Rescue.
BlephEx and OptiVize are trademarks of BlephEx, LLC. Review the full manufacturer instructions for use, including all warnings, precautions and contraindications, before use. Individual results vary.
