[Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) As A therapeutic Option for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction]

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Journal Ophthalmologe

Specialty Ophthalmology

Date 2019 Sep 20

PMID 31535189

Citations 5

Authors

A Schuh

S Priglinger

E M Messmer

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Abstract

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common cause of dry eye disease. Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment is a new and approved therapeutic option for MGD. The treatment consists of 2-4 sessions where light impulses are applied to the lower lid and temporal lid margin. The IPL technique is a safe form of treatment when the required safety precautions are followed. Current studies document an improvement of patients' subjective symptoms and objectively measured clinical parameters.

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