MGD

Meibomian Gland Morphological Abnormalities Found in Children

Risk factors include elevated body mass index, an unhealthy diet and reduced outdoor activity.

07/08/2024

OCT-A Shown to Aid Delineation of Lid Margin Vascularity

This noninvasive method could help characterize inflammation in MGD patients.

06/19/2024

New Treatment Pairs with BlephEx to Help Restore MG Function

“OptiVize,” as the company calls it, is indicated for monthly use immediately following blepharoexfoliation until meibum health improves.

05/01/2024

Three Weeks of Azithromycin May Benefit MGD

A recent study demonstrates that this once-a-week course is as effective as six weeks of daily oral doxycycline but with fewer adverse effects.

12/27/2023

New RF Device Performs Both MGD and Aesthetic Lid Procedures

Patients should see improvement after four 12-minute sessions, Lumenis reports.

11/16/2023

Bruder Launches Portable, Single-use Heat Mask for Dry Eye

The compress warms up once exposed to the air, no microwave required.

10/25/2023

The Evolution of IPL

From units to bottles, there’s been a big change in how this alternative treatment has been used and designed.

10/11/2023

Demodex Not Linked to MGD, DED in Patients Over 60

One possible explanation is that this age group’s increased prevalence and severity of mite infestation could have a desensitizing effect on the ocular surface over time, researchers suggest.

10/04/2023

Academy of Ophthalmology Gives Qualified Support for Thermal Pulsation for MGD, Dry Eye

Nine of 11 studies in a new literature review reported that the treatment’s clinical benefit was superior to conventional methods, but industry involvement should give pause.

08/31/2023