Skin symptoms
Persistent facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, small red bumps, and texture changes — especially on the nose, cheeks, and forehead.
Rosacea & IPL therapy
Finally — a treatment that
actually addresses rosacea.
Rosacea isn't just a skin concern. When it affects the eye area — ocular rosacea — it causes chronic irritation, redness, and dry eye. IPL therapy targets both the skin and the eyes.
2024 Best of Pflugerville5-star Google ratedSame-week appointments
Understanding rosacea
Why your eyes
are part of the story.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition causing persistent facial redness, visible blood vessels, and inflammatory flare-ups. Ocular rosacea — when it reaches the eyelids and eye surface — is frequently undiagnosed.
Ocular symptoms
Chronic dry, gritty, burning eyes · eyelid redness and swelling · recurring styes · light sensitivity · fluctuating blurry vision.
Common triggers
Sun exposure, heat, spicy foods, alcohol, and stress can all spark flare-ups — but the underlying vessels and inflammation are what we treat.
How IPL works
Precision light
that works.
Intense Pulsed Light is one of the most effective treatments for both skin and ocular rosacea — targeting root causes, not masking them.
Targets abnormal vessels
IPL energy is absorbed by hemoglobin in dilated, inflamed vessels — heating and collapsing them, directly reducing chronic redness and flushing.
Reduces inflammation
Light energy reduces the inflammatory mediators driving flare-ups — breaking the cycle so skin and eyelids calm down over time.
Restores gland function
For ocular rosacea, IPL unblocks and stimulates the Meibomian glands — improving the tear film and providing significant dry eye relief.
No downtime
Sessions take 20–30 minutes in-office with no recovery time. Most patients complete 3–4 sessions for optimal results.
Transparent pricing
Straightforward sessions.
Rosacea (IPL)
$395 per session · 3–4 sessions recommended · personalized to your skin and severity💳 CareCredit · FSA · HSA accepted · See all pricing
Meet your doctor
Dr. Haley Tran, OD
Dr. Tran tailors each IPL session to your skin type, rosacea severity, and whether ocular involvement is present — precision, safety, and results.
- Doctor of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Therapeutic optometrist & glaucoma specialist
- 2024 Best of Pflugerville · #1 Optometrist
What our patients say
"Dr. Tran and her staff are amazing. She is patient, thorough, and above all professional. Her staff go above and beyond."
Google review · Aura Eye Center patient
Very satisfied. Very professional. Very thorough. Latest technology. Friendly staff.
The entire staff were super nice and incredibly helpful. You can tell they genuinely care about their patients.
Common questions
Answers, upfront.
Is IPL safe near the eyes?
Yes — performed by a trained eye care professional with proper shielding, IPL is a well-established treatment for ocular rosacea. This is exactly why having it done at an eye clinic matters.
How soon will I see results?
Many patients notice calmer skin and more comfortable eyes after the first one or two sessions, with full results after the complete 3–4 session course.
Does it hurt?
Most people describe IPL as brief warm snaps of light — quick and very tolerable. No numbing or recovery time is needed.
Will rosacea come back?
Rosacea is chronic, but IPL significantly reduces flare frequency and severity. Periodic maintenance sessions keep results going.
Is IPL covered by insurance?
IPL for rosacea is typically self-pay. We accept CareCredit, FSA, and HSA, and payment plans are available.
Clearer skin.
Healthier eyes.
IPL therapy addresses rosacea, ocular rosacea, and inflammation — comfortable in-office sessions, no downtime.
Schedule an Appointment Call (512) 885-2134
3–4 sessions · 20–30 minutes each · No recovery time
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Insurance
We accept most major insurance plans.
- VSP
- EyeMed
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Humana
- Spectera
- Avesis
- Davis Vision
- CareCredit
- FSA / HSA
We verify your benefits before your visit — call (512) 885-2134