TearCare in the eye doctor's office
TearCare is an in-office system from Sight Sciences that delivers soothing, steady warmth to the eyelids while you blink naturally.
Why warmth
Those glands add natural oils to the tears you spread with every blink. Warmth helps those oils flow, which is why warm compresses are a familiar part of many eyelid routines.
TearCare takes the warm compress idea into the office, with controlled warmth and a doctor guiding the visit.
What a visit is like
Thin, flexible pads are placed on the outside of your upper and lower eyelids and connected to a small controller. You feel a comfortable, steady warmth while your eyes stay open, so you can blink, talk or simply rest.
Afterward, your eye doctor gently presses along the lid edges to clear the warmed oils. Most people go right back to their day.
Come with clean lids and lashes.
Contacts come out first.
Drops, cleansers and supplements.
Vision Rescue does not rank these options. Everyone is different, and your eye doctor will recommend what fits you.
Warm compresses, lid cleansing and good screen habits.
Lubricating drops, lid wipes and heat masks.
Warmth, light or lid cleaning at an eye care practice.
Prescription eye drops your doctor may discuss.
Rarely needed, and only when your eye doctor advises it.
About the device
TearCare uses SmartLids, soft pads that conform to the shape of your eyelids, to deliver adjustable warmth during an office visit. It is designed so you can keep your eyes open the whole time.
Photo: Sight Sciences
Everyday comfort products many people use between visits.
Device maker
Find a local eye care practice and ask whether TearCare is offered and what a visit includes. Your eye doctor will recommend what fits you.
The warmth is designed to feel comfortable and steady, similar to a warm compress that stays warm. Tell your care team if anything feels uncomfortable.
No. Sight Sciences says contact lenses should be removed before the visit. Your eye doctor will tell you when to put them back in.
No. Both are in-office eyelid warming devices, but they are made by different companies and work differently. Your eye doctor can explain the options their practice offers.
Many people keep a simple daily routine, such as warm compresses and lid cleansing. Ask your eye doctor what makes sense for you.
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Only an eye care professional who has examined you can recommend what is right for your eyes. TearCare, SmartHub, and SmartLids are trademarks of Sight Sciences.
