Meibomian Gland Dysfunction - clogging of the meibum one of the more
difficult dry eye conditions to treat. Now we have a new method of
unclogging the meibomian glands using repeated treatment of Intense
Pulsed Light (IPL). We will be discussing some of the clinical results
here.
Intense pulsed light IPL) uses a xenon flashlight stabilized at 500nm wavelength that pulses on and off.
This instrument is originally designed to for dematological use such as varicose veins and skin blemishes. At this wavelength it also generates heat which serves to melt the clogged secretions and dilate the meibomian glands. Upon repeated use, it has found to be effective in treating meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
In a single-center prospective study of 30 patients with dry eye symptoms, a single IPL treatment was applied. A clinically significant decrease from abnormal to normal tear osmolarity was reported.
Another study looked retrospectively at the effects of repeated gland expression in 91 patients over 3 years.
"Over 90% of patients had improvement in their meibum and lid margin, and 93% of the patients reported satisfaction with improvement in dry eye symptoms," said Dr. Toyo- consultant to DermaMed
Complications such as temporary redness of the skin, conjunctival irritation, foreign body sensation, pain and light sensitivity for a few days were reported by 10 patients.
During the MGD phase, a lot of inflammation has been generated which shuts down the tear secretion glands. Here is why you should use TheraLife Eye to get your tear secretion glands to normal using intra-cellular restoration mechanisms.
TheraLife Eye Can Help
TheraLife Eye is a proprietary formula that targets to restore normal cellular functions to tear secretion intra-cellularly resulting in balanced, sustainable tear all day long.
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Intense pulsed light IPL) uses a xenon flashlight stabilized at 500nm wavelength that pulses on and off.
This instrument is originally designed to for dematological use such as varicose veins and skin blemishes. At this wavelength it also generates heat which serves to melt the clogged secretions and dilate the meibomian glands. Upon repeated use, it has found to be effective in treating meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
In a single-center prospective study of 30 patients with dry eye symptoms, a single IPL treatment was applied. A clinically significant decrease from abnormal to normal tear osmolarity was reported.
Another study looked retrospectively at the effects of repeated gland expression in 91 patients over 3 years.
"Over 90% of patients had improvement in their meibum and lid margin, and 93% of the patients reported satisfaction with improvement in dry eye symptoms," said Dr. Toyo- consultant to DermaMed
Complications such as temporary redness of the skin, conjunctival irritation, foreign body sensation, pain and light sensitivity for a few days were reported by 10 patients.
During the MGD phase, a lot of inflammation has been generated which shuts down the tear secretion glands. Here is why you should use TheraLife Eye to get your tear secretion glands to normal using intra-cellular restoration mechanisms.
TheraLife Eye Can HelpTheraLife Eye is a proprietary formula that targets to restore normal cellular functions to tear secretion intra-cellularly resulting in balanced, sustainable tear all day long.
Learn MoreVideo
Shop Now. Scroll down to see all the selections.
Call and talk to a doctor toll free 1-877-917-1989 US/Canada or international (650) 949-6080Follow us on twitter and facebook.
Clinical results indicate Intense Pulsed Light treatment is a more economical way to unclogging the meibomian glands in order to get relief. Learn more from TheraLife.
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