INVENTOR OF IPL TREATMENT FOR DRY EYE
Dr. Rolando Toyos is a globally renowned ophthalmologist and one of the world’s leading dry eye specialists, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the treatment of dry eye disease (DED). As the founder and medical director of Toyos Clinic, with locations in Tennessee, Mississippi, and New York City, Dr. Toyos has transformed the landscape of ocular health through his innovative approaches and dedication to patient care.
A pioneer in the field, Dr. Toyos is the inventor of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy for dry eye, a revolutionary treatment that targets meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a primary cause of evaporative dry eye. His FDA-approved Toyos Protocol, developed over 25 years of research, is the only peer-reviewed IPL protocol for DED and is utilized by top eye care centers worldwide, including prestigious institutions like the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford. Dr. Toyos has trained hundreds of surgeons globally, establishing himself as a trailblazer in advancing dry eye treatment standards.
In addition to IPL, Dr. Toyos has developed cutting-edge technologies like The Q, a portable light therapy device that empowers patients to manage dry eye symptoms at home and Platelet Rich Plasma PRP eyedrops and microneedling of the tear producing glands. His holistic approach to DED emphasizes the critical role of diet and lifestyle, detailed in his acclaimed book, *Toyos Dry Eye Diet: What to Eat to Heal Your Dry Eyes*, which provides science-based guidance for lasting relief. His earlier works, including *Dry Eye Disease Treatment in the Year 2020*, are celebrated by patients and professionals alike for their insights into innovative treatments.
Board-certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Toyos is also a highly experienced surgeon, having performed over 35,000 cataract surgeries, 25,000 LASIK procedures, and 20,000 glaucoma laser treatments. His expertise extends to serving at one time as the official eye doctor for professional sports teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Redbirds, and as the former president of the Sports Ophthalmology Society of America.
Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Newsweek America’s Best Doctors, Dr. Toyos has received numerous accolades, including the Humanitarian Award from the Jazz Foundation of America for his work with Hurricane Katrina victims and the Leadership Award from the National Hispanic Professional Organization. His commitment to community service includes mission trips to Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia, and Haiti, as well as volunteering with Eye Care America to provide free care to underserved populations.
Dr. Toyos earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford University, respectively, and his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where he graduated with James Scholar Academic Honors and was Class President. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University and Chicago Children’s Hospital.
Through his innovative treatments, extensive research, and compassionate care, Dr. Rolando Toyos continues to redefine the standard of care for dry eye disease, offering hope and relief to patients worldwide.
