There's a reason light therapy has moved from professional locker rooms into wellness studios and medical offices across the country. Done right, it's a simple, non-invasive way to help tense muscles relax, ease everyday aches, and support the body's natural recovery. At Clearview, we've taken it a step further, bringing in a high-powered system precise enough to meet the standards of a laser surgery practice, and versatile enough to help you unwind before your own procedure. Here's what red light therapy is, how our new CiraPro system works, and what a session at our San Diego office feels like.
For more than two decades, our team has used lasers to do something remarkable: reshape how people see the world. So when we discovered a light-based technology that professional athletes rely on for recovery, we paid attention. And when we saw what it could do for our own patients, we brought it in-house.
Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center is proud to introduce the CiraPro high-powered light therapy system, now available at our San Diego office.
Red light therapy is the everyday name for photobiomodulation, or PBM, which is the use of specific wavelengths of light to stimulate the body's natural cellular processes. It is one of the most researched technologies in the wellness space, with hundreds of published clinical studies exploring its effects on cellular energy production, local circulation, and inflammation.
Here is the short version of how it works. Light at the right wavelength is absorbed by the mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside your cells. Researchers have found that this absorption can support the cell's natural energy production, which is why PBM has drawn so much interest from athletes, trainers, and wellness practitioners around the world.
You may have seen full-body red light beds at spas or gyms. Those devices bathe the skin in low-powered light, which can be pleasant, but the energy stays near the surface.
CiraPro takes a different approach. It uses a high-powered laser, precisely calibrated to carry light energy deeper into muscle and soft tissue, and delivers it through a three-phase protocol: a gentle priming phase, a high-intensity pulse phase, and a consolidating finish. Think of the difference between warming your hands over a candle and sitting by a fireplace. Same principle, very different depth.
As a practice built on laser surgery, we felt right at home. Laser safety, precise calibration, and protective eyewear are second nature to us. Light is our native language.
Sessions are performed in our office by trained staff, take a matter of minutes, and involve no needles, no medication, and no downtime. You wear protective eyewear, settle in, and let the light do its work.
Recovery is an athlete's job. Between training sessions and competition, professional athletes look for safe, non-invasive ways to ease sore muscles, stay loose, and keep circulation moving. We have already been using the CiraPro system with professional athletes at Clearview, and their demanding standards are part of why we trust this technology enough to offer it to every patient.
Here is the part we did not expect to love so much.
Many patients arrive for LASIK or lens surgery carrying tension, often in the neck and shoulders, even when they feel mentally prepared. We began offering a brief CiraPro session before procedures, and the response has been wonderful. Patients tell us they walk into the procedure room feeling looser, calmer, and more at ease.
To be clear, the session simply helps relax tense muscles and feels warm and soothing. Your surgical experience remains in the hands of the same surgeons, technology, and protocols we have always used. But we believe how you feel on the way into surgery matters, and this is one more way we can care for the whole person, not just the eyes.
Most healthy adults can enjoy CiraPro sessions, whether as a standalone recovery treatment or before a scheduled procedure. During a brief consultation, our team will review your health history and answer your questions. As with any laser device, protective eyewear is worn during every session.
Does red light therapy hurt? No. Most people describe a gentle, pleasant warmth in the treated area.
How long does a session take? Just minutes. Many patients book it as a quick standalone visit or add it before a scheduled appointment.
Is there any downtime? None. You can return to your normal activities right away.
Is it safe? CiraPro sessions are performed by trained staff following standard laser safety protocols, including protective eyewear. During your consultation we will confirm it is appropriate for you.
Can I book a session if I am not having eye surgery? Absolutely. CiraPro is available as a standalone wellness and recovery service.
Whether you are recovering from an active weekend, easing the stiffness of long days at a desk, or preparing for a procedure with us, we would love to introduce you to CiraPro. Call us at (858) 452-3937 or request an appointment online to learn more.
