Product Playbook · In-Office
In-Office Products and Consumables
Running dry eye in the chair takes the right diagnostics, treatment tools, and the consumables that feed them. This is what to equip your practice with at wholesale, sorted by the procedure it supports, so you can test, treat, and restock without guesswork.
Key Takeaways
- Point-of-care testing earns its keep. Objective findings drive treatment decisions and help patients accept a plan.
- In-office lid treatment, debridement, and thermal expression are the procedures that move stubborn MGD and blepharitis.
- Buy the device once, then keep the consumables stocked. The consumable is what makes the procedure repeatable and profitable.
- Regenerative and punctal options round out the toolkit for severe surfaces and aqueous deficiency.
- Equip from one source so testing, treatment, and restock stay simple and your team is never caught short.
Quick Answer
Build the in-office side in layers: a point-of-care inflammatory test to confirm what you are treating, an in-office lid treatment and debridement option for blepharitis and Demodex, a thermal expression pathway for MGD, and regenerative and punctal tools for severe or aqueous-deficient surfaces. Buy the durable devices once and keep the consumables on a standing reorder. The categories below link to what DER carries.
The In-Office Toolkit
Sorted by the job in the room. Each links to the matching products or category.
Test
Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Confirm ocular surface inflammation before you treat it. MMP-9 testing and surface diagnostics belong at the front of the visit.
Treat the lid
In-Office Lid Treatment
Eyelid cleaning and debridement to reset the margin in blepharitis and Demodex. The chairside reset that home care cannot match.
Debride
Margin Debridement
Mechanical biofilm and debris removal for anterior blepharitis that home cleansers leave behind.
Express
Thermal and Expression
Heat and express obstructed meibomian glands in office for MGD that home heat alone does not clear.
Regenerate
Amniotic Membranes
Regenerative support for compromised and severe ocular surfaces when standard therapy is not enough.
Conserve tears
Punctal Occlusion
Plugs to conserve the patient's own tears in aqueous-deficient surfaces. A simple, durable add to the toolkit.
Procedure to Tool to Consumable
What each procedure needs, and the consumable that keeps it repeatable.
| Procedure | What you need | The consumable |
|---|---|---|
| Confirm surface inflammation | Point-of-care MMP-9 test | InflammaDry test packs |
| In-office eyelid cleaning | ZEST eyelid treatment | ZEST single-use kits |
| Margin debridement | Debridement handpiece | BlephEx tips |
| Thermal expression for MGD | Heat and expression system | System-specific consumables |
| Surface support and supplies | Diagnostic and exam supplies | Diagnostics and supplies |
Point-of-care MMP-9 testing detects elevated matrix metalloproteinase-9, an inflammatory marker associated with ocular surface disease, and objective testing is part of a structured diagnostic workup (TFOS DEWS III; InflammaDry manufacturer labeling). Confirm test handling, storage, and procedure use on each product's current instructions for use.
Equip Once, Restock Easily
In-office is a capital purchase plus consumables. The math works when the consumable never runs out and the room never sits idle.
| Buy once | Keep stocked |
|---|---|
| Debridement handpiece, expression system, and durable diagnostic equipment | Test packs, single-use treatment kits, debridement tips, membranes, plugs, and exam supplies |
Pair the Procedure With Take-Home Care
Every in-office procedure works better with the right home regimen behind it. RescueLink sends the supporting drops, lid hygiene, and heat to the patient by text or email with one-tap ordering and same-day shipping, so the chairside work holds between visits.
DER Clinical Pearl
Test before you treat, and show the patient the result. An objective finding turns "your eyes are dry" into something the patient can see, which is the difference between a plan they follow and a plan they forget. The test pack pays for itself in acceptance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why start with point-of-care testing?
Because an objective inflammatory result guides treatment and helps patients accept the plan. Seeing a positive test changes the conversation from opinion to evidence.
In-office lid treatment or home cleansers?
Both. An in-office reset clears what home care cannot, then home cleansers maintain it. They work together rather than competing.
When does debridement make sense?
For anterior blepharitis with biofilm and debris that home scrubs leave behind. It is a mechanical reset of the margin.
Where does thermal expression fit?
For obstructive MGD that home heat alone does not clear. In-office heat and expression move meibum that a mask cannot.
What is the consumable model?
Buy the durable device once, then restock the per-procedure consumable. The consumable is what makes the procedure repeatable and keeps the room productive.
How do I keep consumables from running out?
Order from one source and set a standing reorder. For questions on stocking and supply, reach providers@dryeyerescue.com or (561) 468-8747.
Do amniotic membranes and plugs require special handling?
Yes. Follow the manufacturer instructions for storage, handling, and placement, and confirm any regulatory requirements for your setting.
How does this connect to take-home care?
Pair every procedure with a home regimen sent through RescueLink so the in-office work holds between visits.
Equip the Room, Keep It Stocked
Browse Rx, diagnostics, and supplies at wholesale, or reach out to plan your in-office setup.
Continue through the Dry Eye Product Playbook
Part of the Dry Eye Product Playbook. In-office procedures, devices, and regenerative products are used at the discretion of the treating eye doctor and subject to applicable regulations. Statements here are educational and not a substitute for the manufacturer instructions for use. Dry Eye Rescue is a distributor; confirm every device and consumable claim against the current manufacturer labeling.