Tear film and meibomian gland parameters associated with the effectiveness of intense pulsed light therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction.

ABSTRACT: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is an effective treatment option for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). This study retrospectively examined the differences in tear film and MG-related parameters before IPL therapy between responsive and nonresponsive patients. Overall, 73 patients with MGD who received at least three IPL treatments at 4-week-intervals between January 2022 and December 2023 were included. The patients were followed up for over 3 months. IPL was considered effective if both the symptom score and meibum grade improved by ≥ 4 and ≥ 1, respectively. Of the 73 patients, 58 were in the responsive group and 15 in the nonresponsive group. No significant differences were observed regarding age, sex, number of treatments, or SPEED-based symptoms between responsive and nonresponsive groups

SUBMITTER: Arita R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511630 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature