MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION

This study tested three treatments for a common cause of dry eye—clogged oil glands in the eyelids. 374 adults with mild-to-moderate disease received either a warm compress, a device that pulses heat and massages the eyelids, or light therapy combined with gland expression. The g…

This study tested whether using the Systane iLux system, a device that applies heat and pressure to the eyelids, could improve dry eye symptoms in 30 people scheduled for cataract surgery. Participants received the treatment before surgery, and researchers measured changes in tea…

This study tested a device called TearCare, which uses heat to unblock oil glands in the eyelids, in 235 adults with dry eye disease. Participants were randomly assigned to receive TearCare or another device (LipiFlow). The goal was to see if TearCare safely improves tear film st…

This study tested an eye drop called TP-03 in 39 people with dry eye caused by tiny mites (Demodex) on the eyelids. The goal was to see if giving the drops two or three times a day was safe and helped symptoms. The trial is complete, and results will show which dosing schedule wo…

This study tested a gentle laser treatment for dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction, a common condition where oil glands in the eyelids don't work properly. 30 adults with moderate to severe dry eye received the laser to reduce inflammation and abnormal blood vessels on …

This study compared the TearCare system, which uses heat to unblock oil glands in the eyelids, with Restasis eye drops for treating dry eye disease. 345 adults with dry eye and blocked oil glands took part. The goal was to see which approach better improved tear film stability an…

This study looked at how two light-based treatments—intense pulsed light (IPL) and low-level light therapy (LLLT)—help people with dry eye and clogged oil glands in the eyelids. 26 adults received four treatment sessions, with one eye getting both therapies and the other getting …