Why This Was Flagged for You

Based on your VISIA Visible Pores score

A clinically guided program considered when VISIA identifies an unusually low score in structural support and surface oil balance within this category.

This category reflects the structural support and oil regulation systems within the periocular region — the external tissue environment surrounding the eyes. These systems help maintain surface resilience, efficient oil movement, and consistent clearance of debris and secretions.

A lower score indicates reduced efficiency in structural integrity and oil balance within this neighbouring system. While this assessment does not evaluate the eyes themselves, it can reflect shared biological stress affecting nearby tissues that rely on similar processes such as gland signaling, tissue support, microcirculation, and controlled inflammatory regulation.

When structural support is reduced or oil flow becomes inconsistent, oil may pool rather than distribute evenly. Over time, this can contribute to congestion, uneven surface tolerance, and increased background irritation around the eyelids. For patients managing dry eye symptoms, impaired oil balance and structural support in the periocular region may contribute to discomfort that feels persistent or slow to resolve.

Supporting these foundational systems helps improve overall surface regulation and resilience around the eyes. Any visible changes in pore appearance or surface texture are considered secondary indicators that underlying structure and oil regulation are improving — not the primary goal of care.

Many Island Eyecare and Helix MedSpa treatments already support structural integrity and oil balance by improving inflammation control, circulation, and gland function. This program is considered when review suggests that additional foundational support may help address persistent congestion or instability.

If you’d like confirmation on whether your current care already addresses this area, our clinical team can review your plan with you.

Review This With Our Clinical Team

Our team can review your findings and confirm whether your current care fully addresses this program or if additional support may be needed.

How This Program Is Addressed

System-Level Focus

This program focuses on restoring foundational regulation by supporting tissue structure, oil quality, and oil movement within the periocular region. When clinically indicated, targeted modalities are used to improve oil distribution, clearance efficiency, and the tissue support required for stable surface behavior.

The objective is not cosmetic pore correction, but improved functional regulation that supports long-term comfort, surface tolerance, and consistency around the eyes.

Individualized Clinical Planning

Recommendations are conservative and individualized. VISIA findings, symptoms, and response to existing treatments are reviewed together before any additional foundational support is suggested. If your current care is already adequately supporting oil balance and structure, no changes may be recommended.

This program is prioritized when it is likely to improve multiple related findings and support durable progress across your care plan.

Completion When Required

When added, this program follows defined clinical goals and reassessment points. Once structural regulation and oil balance improve, care typically transitions back to maintenance within your ongoing plan rather than continuing indefinitely.

If you’d like reassurance about whether this program adds value to your current care, our clinical team can walk through your findings and recommendations with you.

Confirm Your Current Plan Coverage

If you’re unsure whether your existing treatments already support this area, our clinical team can walk through it with you.

Learn More About This Program

The information below provides additional clinical context in FAQ format for patients who would like a deeper understanding of how this program works and when additional intervention may be required. Reviewing these questions is optional and not required to proceed with care.

Oil regulation and tissue structure in the surrounding periocular region play an important role in maintaining surface comfort and stability. When these systems are inefficient, background congestion and irritation can persist, even when other aspects of dry eye care are improving.

Often, yes. Many dry eye treatments support oil balance and tissue regulation indirectly. This program is considered only when signs suggest that additional foundational support may help improve consistency and clearance.

Some patients notice improved surface tolerance, reduced congestion, and more stable comfort over time. Any visible surface changes are secondary indicators that underlying regulation is improving.

No. A flagged score identifies an area to review, not a requirement for treatment. Many patients do well with existing care alone, and additional support is recommended only when it meaningfully improves stability.

Your existing dry eye care can continue as planned and still provide meaningful benefit. Some background congestion or instability may persist, but this does not prevent progress with your current treatment pathway.

Discuss This Result With Our Clinical Team

VISIA provides a detailed, system-level view all at once. Many patients find it helpful to review these findings with our clinical team so we can clarify what matters now, what is already being addressed, and what may not require action at this time.