Multi-Frequency RF Combined with Intense Pulsed Light Improves Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease Due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the efficacy of multi-frequency RF and IPL + MGX combination for treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).

Patients and methods

Eligible subjects had signs and moderate-to-severe symptoms of DED (Dry Eye Disease) due to MGD. Subjects underwent 4 treatments at 2-week intervals. Each treatment consisted of intense pulsed light (IPL) followed by radiofrequency (RF) on the periocular skin, followed by meibomian gland expression (MGX). The main outcome measure was the quality of meibum in 15 meibomian glands along the lower eyelid, using the modified Meibomian Gland Score (mMGS). The main hypothesis was a reduction of mMGS between the baseline (BL) and the follow-up (FU). Other outcome measures, such as symptoms measured with the OSDI (Ocular Surface Dis

SUBMITTER: Chelnis J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10595163 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature