MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION

This study compared two newer, in-office treatments to the standard at-home warm compress therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction, a leading cause of dry eye disease. Over 370 adults with mild-to-moderate symptoms were randomly assigned to receive either a single high-tech therma…

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of an eye drop called TP-03 for treating a common eyelid condition linked to tiny mites. It compared using the drops twice a day versus three times a day in 39 adults who had the condition. The goal was to see which schedule worked b…

This study tested a gentle, micropulse laser treatment for people with chronic dry eye caused by eyelid gland problems. The laser aims to reduce inflammation by targeting abnormal blood vessels on the eyelid margin. Researchers measured if this improved eye comfort, tear film sta…

This study tested a medical device called the TearCare System to see if it is safe and effective at relieving the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. It was compared directly to another approved treatment called LipiFlow. The trial involved 235 adults with dry eye caused by bl…

This study looked at whether using a special device called the Systane iLux system before cataract surgery could help improve dry eye symptoms caused by clogged oil glands in the eyelids. Researchers compared 25 patients who received the treatment two weeks before their surgery t…

This study tested whether the TearCare system, a device that applies controlled heat to the eyelids, works as well as or better than Restasis eye drops for treating dry eye disease. It involved 345 adults with moderate to severe dry eye symptoms. Researchers compared how much eac…

This study aimed to understand how two different light therapies work to relieve dry eye disease and improve the function of the oil glands in the eyelids. Researchers compared a combination of two light treatments against a single light treatment in 26 adults with these conditio…