Warm compresses vs. High-Tech eye treatments: which works best for dry eye?

NCT ID NCT05577910

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested three ways to treat meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a common cause of dry eye. 374 adults with mild-to-moderate MGD received either a warm compress mask, a device that pulses heat and massages the eyelids, or light therapy combined with gland expression. The goal was to see which treatment improves tear film stability and symptoms most effectively over 15 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hong Kong Eye Hospital

    Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • Prince of Wales Hospital

    Shatin, 000000, Hong Kong

  • The CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC)

    Shatin, 000 000, Hong Kong

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong Eye Centre (CUHKEC)

    Kowloon, 000000, Hong Kong

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