Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), also known as Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT)

Originally studied by NASA to boost plant growth, it was discovered that LLLT reduces swelling and inflammation, improves healing, and decreases pain.

Dermatology utilizes LLLT for skin rejuvenation by decreasing fine lines and wrinkles, decreasing acne and acne scars, and reducing UV damage. Now used in eye care to treat:

Dry Eye
Meibomian Gland Disease (MGD)
Contact Lens Intolerance
Blepharitis
Styes (hordeolums)
Chalazions
Ocular Rosacea
Demodex

Both upper and lower lids are treated simultaneously, using direct and indirect Photobiomodulation, during the typical 15-minute session. Our technology utilizes specially designed LED lights to deliver focused light of a specific wavelength that targets the cellular powerhouse of the cells – the mitochondria, via comfortable wearable mask technology. This photobiomodulation stimulates production of ATP, increasing cellular action to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, while reducing inflammation of the oil glands in the eyelids, reducing pain, and increasing tear volume. Our Mask technology places the LEDs 5-10mm from the skin, optimizing treatment.

Equinox Masks

: Red Light – Stimulates production of collagen and elastin — Red light is absorbed by mitochondria and stimulates ATP increasing cellular action, enhancing its activity¹.

: Yellow Light – Specific action on the lymphatic system — Yellow light stimulates cells’ metabolism promoting a detoxifying action to relieve swelling conditions².

: Blue Light – Purification action — Blue light is recognized to be the ideal wavelength to solicit porphyrins to obtain a bacteriostatic effect with consequent elimination of bacteria³.

Hamblin MR. Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation. AIMS Biophys. 2017;4(3):337-362. doi: 10.3934/biophy.2017.3.337. Epub 2017 May 19. PMID:28748217; PMCID; PMC5523874
Menezes PFC, Urbaczek AC, Matta RFD, Bagnato VS (2020) Photobiomodulation Using Amber Led and Infrared Laser to Controlling the Pigmentation and Flaccidity from Skin. Journal of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery. Volume 6 No.2:8 DOI: 10.36648/2472-1095.6.2.57
Sulek A, Pucelik B, Kobielusz M, Barzowska A, Dabrowski JM. Photodynamic Inactivation of Bacteria with Porphyrin Derivatives: Effect of Charge, Lipophilicity, ROS Generation, and Cellular Uptake on Their Biological Activity in Vitro. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2020; 21(22):8716. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21228716

Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is easy. Our automated treatment software calculates the energy and duration of the entire 15-min session.

If you are a good candidate, LLLT typically reduces dry eye symptoms by about 50% in 2-4 sessions. LLLT sessions are usually spread apart by 48 hours.