MGD
IPL Significantly Reduces Dry Eye Symptoms in MGD, Meta-analysis Reports
However, the certainty of evidence used in this study was low, and the authors argue that the treatment’s efficacy as an add-on therapy—the most common approach—requires further investigation.
12/06/2024
Meibomian Gland Morphological Abnormalities Found in Children
Risk factors include elevated body mass index, an unhealthy diet and reduced outdoor activity.
07/08/2024
OCT-A Shown to Aid Delineation of Lid Margin Vascularity
This noninvasive method could help characterize inflammation in MGD patients.
06/19/2024
New Treatment Pairs with BlephEx to Help Restore MG Function
“OptiVize,” as the company calls it, is indicated for monthly use immediately following blepharoexfoliation until meibum health improves.
05/01/2024
Three Weeks of Azithromycin May Benefit MGD
A recent study demonstrates that this once-a-week course is as effective as six weeks of daily oral doxycycline but with fewer adverse effects.
12/27/2023
New RF Device Performs Both MGD and Aesthetic Lid Procedures
Patients should see improvement after four 12-minute sessions, Lumenis reports.
11/16/2023
Bruder Launches Portable, Single-use Heat Mask for Dry Eye
The compress warms up once exposed to the air, no microwave required.
10/25/2023
The Evolution of IPL
From units to bottles, there’s been a big change in how this alternative treatment has been used and designed.
10/11/2023
Demodex Not Linked to MGD, DED in Patients Over 60
One possible explanation is that this age group’s increased prevalence and severity of mite infestation could have a desensitizing effect on the ocular surface over time, researchers suggest.
10/04/2023
Academy of Ophthalmology Gives Qualified Support for Thermal Pulsation for MGD, Dry Eye
Nine of 11 studies in a new literature review reported that the treatment’s clinical benefit was superior to conventional methods, but industry involvement should give pause.
08/31/2023
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