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IPL C.STIM®, Designed for Superior Results
Treat the root causes of Dry Eye Disease
C.STIM® technology at the core of performance
Media Library
Take full advantage with a wide range of accessories
Testimonials
How to include the C.STIM® IPL in your therapeutic arsenal?
Case Studies
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C.STIM®, IPL SYSTEM
FOR DRY EYE TREATMENT

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) C.STIM® technology is a premium, safe and efficient IPL system dedicated to treat the root causes of dry eye disease. This revolutionary IPL, specifically dedicated to Ophthalmic Uses, integrates patented homogeneous light and unique pulse train to offer the best combination of clinical efficacy and patient comfort.

*Not FDA approved

Key Features

Comprehensive treatment of dry eye causes: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), chalazion, blepharitis & inflammation, Demodex, and neuropathic pain.
Dedicated optical tips for sensitive areas: Round and banana-shaped tips designed for safe, precise treatment of peri orbital and delicate zones.
Advanced software with optimized protocols: Pre-set parameters for dry eye treatment tailored to patient phototype, with open access to custom settings for additional protocols.
Safe and efficient for most skin types: Unique handpiece with optical tip integrating Stim-ULI™ technology, 5 regulated pulses, optimized light spectrum, and integrated water cooling ensure safety and effectiveness.

IPL C.STIM®, Designed for Superior Results

C.tips™: Single, Versatile Handpiece with Two Specialized Tips

Treats All Areas: Large, small, and delicate zones with precision
Easy Workflow: Two quick-attach tips - no need to change the handpiece
Round-Shaped Tip – 6 mm diameter [22,23,24,27,28]: Ideal for precise treatment of small, sensitive areas
Banana-Shaped Tip – 30 x 5 mm [22,23,24,27,28]: Designed for peri-orbital (eye contour) treatment unique on the market

Defined for Safety and Efficacy by phototype

Pre-set dry eye protocols developed with Dr. Rolando Toyos (USA)
Ensures consistent results and patient comfort across all skin types
Simplifies workflow for fast, easy sessions

Flexibility for Advanced Users

Customize fluence, pulse duration, interval time, and number of pulses
Perfect complement for practitioners applying other validated or specialized protocols

Treat the root causes
of Dry Eye Disease

C.STIM® treats dry eye disease at its source, not just its symptoms. By stimulating natural gland activity, it improves tear production and meibomian gland function while restoring tear film quality. Controlled thermal energy optimizes meibum expression, reduces inflammation, and helps eliminate Demodex.

Clinical results include: Improved tear film quality [14,15,21,25], better meibum quality and expression [16,17,25,27,28], reduction in patient symptoms [17,25], neuropathic pain relief [18,26], reduced inflammatory markers (cytokines) in tears [19,20,25].

The outcome: long-term comfort and a better quality of life for dry eye patients.

C.STIM® technology at the core of performance

Patented Technology: Stim-ULI™ (Uniform Light Intensity)

Safe and effective treatment with Stim-ULI™

Patented optical handpiece for uniform energy delivery
Eliminates temperature peaks for superior comfort and safety
No burn risk, even on darker skin types

Unique Pulse Train – 5 Pulses for Ultimate Safety & Efficacy

Better results, no side effects, comfortable

Ensures a controlled and progressive temperature increase for optimal therapeutic outcomes
Preserves skin integrity, even in delicate areas such as the peri-orbital region, while respecting the Thermal Relaxation Time (TRT)
Enhanced safety across all major skin types

Optimised handpiece

Integrated Water-Based Cooling System for Optimal Efficacy

Garanties flash lamp performance and longevity
All the sessions without compromise in efficacy
Delivers consistent energy from the first to the last shot
Ensures optimal patient comfort

Single, Versatile Handpiece with Two Specialized Tips

Treats All Areas: Large, small, and delicate zones with precision
Easy Workflow: Two quick-attach tips - no need to change the handpiece

Treatment on the majority of skin types

Safe and effective treatment for phototypes 1 to 5

Light spectrum of 610 nm to 1 200 nm is less absorbed by melanin
Energy controlled by pulse train, limiting increase in tissue temperature
Stim-ULI™ technology for a perfectly homogeneous energy distribution

Media Library

Access to all our clinical data

Take full advantage
with a wide range of accessories

Patient protective intraocular scleral shell

Testimonials

Dr Shahin Fatima Amman, Jordan

C.DIAG and C.STIM have significantly enhanced the management of dry eye disease in my practice. This is the first integrated Dry Eye Suite of its kind in Jordan, enabling precise diagnosis and personalized, effective treatment. Since implementing this technology, I have observed improved clinical outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and a more efficient clinical workflow. It represents a valuable advancement for modern dry eye care.

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Dr Wojciech Adamski Poznań, Polska

C.STIM is a small revolution in the treatment of patients with dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction. It allows a painless, quick, and most importantly, effective improvement of the functioning of the eyelid margins and significantly improves the patients' quality of life. After a series of sessions, patients report an improvement in the quality of life and I am very pleased to use dedicated ophthalmic devices using the IPL technology proven in medicine.

Dr Serge Doan Bichat Hospital and Rothschild Fondation, Paris, France

I use the C.STIM IPL mainly for meibomian dysfunctions. When there is inflammation or demodex of the eyelids, I use IPL directly on the eyelids with metal palpebral shells, a protocol that studies have shown works better than periocular flashes. Patients with neuropathic pain also experience improvement after IPL sessions.

Marie-Caroline Trone Saint-Etienne, France

We have been using Quantel Medical IPL devices for several years, first LACRYSTIM and more recently C.STIM.
It is quite natural that these IPL devices have found their place in our daily practice within our consultation dedicated to dry eyes. The number of patients treated increases every year.
C.STIM is very easy to use and does not require any consumables. A session lasts only a few minutes and is perfectly painless.
The different doctors of the department have quickly adopted it, as well as the patients!

Dra. Adriana Abreu Di Luigi "El Viñedo" Ophthalmology Clinic (Venezuela)

It has truly been a before and after in the management of patients with dry eye disease, hyper evaporative, meibomitis, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and other ocular surface diseases. It is really satisfying for me as well as for the patients themselves to see the results after the treatment, in terms of improvement of their quality of life, tear film quality and visual quality.

Dr Pieter Gouws Spire Sussex Hospital, UK

I have had excellent feedback from patient whom I have treated with the IPL device from Quantel Medical. It is important to manage expectations and I tell my patients to expect a noticeable improvement after 3 treatments. I am recommending 4 treatments for all cases and the typical response is an improvement in symptoms which last longer and longer after each treatment. Re-treatment with 1 session is often requested at about 1 year after the first treatment. I highly recommend this IPL for it’s ease of use and excellent training and backup provided by the suppliers.

How to include the C.STIM® IPL
in your therapeutic arsenal?

IPL is now part of the therapeutic arsenal for dry eye.
Review the case study below to learn how it can be used to complement other dry eye treatments.

Clinical cases by our experts

Because patient care is at the heart of our concerns, it is important to collect the experience of doctors who use our products.

Access to all our clinical cases

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How to communicate with dry eye patients?

To help you develop your dry eye business, Quantel Medical has developed a complete kit of communication tools dedicated to patients, both in paper and digital versions.

We have created this kit is the result of a simple fact that dry eye is a new pathology that still too little known, for which patients need information.

They need dedicated materials to give them a clear understanding of the pathology and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

For you, as healthcare professionals, educational materials are also important to highlight this speciality when patients arrive in your waiting room and also to help you recruit new patients.

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WANT TO DEMO C.STIM®?

Lumibird Medical participates in many events throughout the year.

Find in our Events section the next congresses in which we will participate and come, visit us on our booth to test our products!

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C.STIM®, IPL SYSTEM FOR DRY EYE TREATMENT