IPL has been shown to be effective for MGD and to reduce eye inflammation, although a nuanced approach has yet to be defined in patients.
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Tag: dry eye
Eye Disease in Asymptomatic Contact Lens Wearers
Asymptomatic contact lens wearers may have undiagnosed eye disease and contact lens wear-related complications and may benefit from routine screening.
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The utility of Meibomian gland dropout in diagnosing dry eye disease
Meibomian gland dropout can differentiate, in contact lens-wearers, those who have dry eye disease.
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Fenofibrate may prevent ocular surface squamous metaplasia
Normally used to lower triglyceride levels in the blood, fenofibrate may have some potential as a preventative agent to prevent
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Hypoxia regulates meibomian gland function
Decreased oxygen in the local environment is shown to be essential for the normal function of meibomian glands.
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Treating corneal limbal stem cell deficiency using autologous serum tears
Serum from blood extracted can be used to make autologous tears, which are used to treat ocular surface disorders.
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Age matters: Meibomian gland loss for the diagnosis of dry eye disease
Meibomian gland loss is correlated with tear film and ocular surface parameters. But so is age.
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Dry eyes? Don’t neglect your headset!
Wearing a virtual reality headset when working in front of a (computer) screen may protect the eyes from dryness.
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Nerve stimulation as a treatment for dry eye disease
Topical medications can be of limited efficacy. Chronic nerve stimulation of the lacrimal gland can be a better treatment option.
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