Can colored light masks soothe dry, irritated eyes?

NCT ID NCT06371300

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Aston University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares red and blue light therapy masks for people with dry eye disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, and blepharitis (eyelid inflammation). Thirty-six participants will receive three light treatments, one week apart, and be followed for one month after the last session. The goal is to see if different light colors affect eyelid bacteria, tear film, and symptoms differently.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Low-level light therapy (red and blue light masks)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to ease dry eye symptoms and improve eyelid health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory trial with only 36 people. The benefits may be small or no better than a placebo, and the results may not apply to everyone with dry eye.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

blepharitis demodicidosis dry eye syndrome Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BLEPHARITIS DRY EYE SYNDROMES MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aston Dry Eye Clinic
COMPLETED

Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7ET, United Kingdom
University of Auckland
RECRUITING

Auckland, New Zealand

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