IPL | Central Optometry

Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles, Age Spots, Unwanted Hair, & More

As we get older, our skin begins to lose its smooth, youthful appearance. We begin to develop wrinkles, age spots, and scars can become more apparent. Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a cosmetic treatment used to improve the signs of ageing, including wrinkles, age spots, and more.

Alternatively, some health conditions or prolonged exposure to the sun can create an uneven skin tone and visible damage. IPL uses light energy to target a certain colour of the skin and even its overall tone.

What Can IPL Treat?

Intense pulsed light therapy is typically used to reduce or remove:

Age spots
Sun damage
Freckles
Birthmarks
Varicose & spider veins
Broken blood vessels
Fine lines & wrinkles
Redness
Scars & stretch marks
Unwanted hair

How Does Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Work?

Intense pulsed light energy is used to target a particular, often darker, colour in your skin. The skin is heated to encourage the body to rid itself of unwanted cells, which is typically the thing you are using IPL for.

The device targets darker colours while leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected, which means more radiant skin with less recovery time.

Intense pulsed light devices send out more than 1 wavelength of light at a time, so it can be used to treat multiple skin conditions simultaneously.

What You Can Expect From Treatment

A handheld device will be used to deliver IPL therapy to the treatment area of your choice. Most patients report the procedure as not being overly uncomfortable, with the sensation similar to being snapped with a rubber band.

After treatment, you may have mild swelling and a stinging or burning sensation similar to a sunburn. Cool, moist cloths can help ease any discomfort during the recovery time, and it should subside within a few days.

You may need several sessions of IPL to notice a significant difference. Your doctor will help create an appropriate treatment plan with you to ensure you’re getting the results you hope to achieve.

Before & After IPL

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Services We Offer

From annual eye exams to dry eye therapy, we take care of our patients’ eyes no matter their needs. By tailoring our approach to each individual, we are able to better preserve your ocular health.

Annual Eye Exams The best way to ensure your eyes stay healthy is with an eye exam every year. Many ocular health issues, from retinal tears to glaucoma, are difficult to detect on your own. At an annual eye exam, we use advanced equipment to examine your eyes and protect your vision.

Annual Eye Exams

Contact Lenses Whether it’s your first time trying contact lenses or you just need to update your prescription, we can help you find the best contacts for your eyes. We offer a large selection of brands at competitive prices, so you’re sure to find contacts that work for your eyes and your budget.

Contact Lenses

Dry Eye Treatment Screen time, a history of laser eye surgery and other factors can all contribute to dry eyes. We will help determine the cause, and offer the appropriate treatment to stop the discomfort of Dry Eye Disease. Book an appointment to learn more about how we can treat your dry eyes.

Dry Eye Treatment

AMD Centre of Excellence Our dedication towards treating and managing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) earned our practice the distinction of being an AMD Centre of Excellence from the Macular Degeneration Association.

AMD Centre of Excellence

Glaucoma Testing & Management Glaucoma is known as the silent thief of sight because it is almost impossible to detect without an eye exam. Most patients don’t know they have glaucoma until it has caused irreversible damage to their peripheral vision. Book your annual eye exam today to protect your sight.

Glaucoma Testing & Management

Visit Us

We understand that your life is busy, but we also know the importance of regular visits to the optometrist. That’s why we offer some evening hours, and are open most Saturdays.

And don’t forget, our online booking system is always available. It makes finding the best appointment time and date easy.

Our Address

148 York St
London, ON N6A 1A9

Contact Us

Phone: 519.432.1875
Email: [email protected]

Clinic Hours

Monday

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

We are closed for all statutory holidays, and long weekends.
Hours are subject to change without notice.

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Our Reviews

Best optometry appointment I’ve ever had. The eye exam took no time at all and I got a year supply of contacts at a really great price! Would recommend this place if you’re looking for a new optometrist in London.

Vanessa

The practice is on my way home from work and was recommended to me by a friend. Hours are great! My appointment was on time and the staff was really helpful with billing and picking out new frames. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an optometrist!