A Review of Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Ocular Rosacea.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ocular rosacea is an underdiagnosed form of rosacea that may occur with or without typical cutaneous signs of rosacea. One of the common manifestations is dry eyes. Although the use of intense pulsed light (IPL) in the treatment of rosacea-related dry eyes has been reported, a recent review is lacking.

Methods

A scoping review was performed to summarize the efficacy of IPL in the treatment of ocular rosacea.

Results

Five articles were included, representing 108 patients, with a mean age of 58.4 years. Based on available data, 59.2% (n = 58/98) were female. The studies detailed the use of IPL in combination with meibomian gland expression treatment. Overall, 91% (n = 89/98) of patients with ocular rosacea treated with IPL had a partial response and 9% (n =

SUBMITTER: Shergill M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11403922 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature