[Intense pulsed light (IPL) as a  therapeutic option for Meibomian gland dysfunction].

[Intense pulsed light (IPL) as a therapeutic option for Meibomian gland dysfunction].
Ophthalmologe. 2019 Sep 18;:
Authors: Schuh A, Priglinger S, Messmer EM
Abstract
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common cause of dry eye disease. Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment is a new and approved therapeutic option for MGD. The treatment consists of 2-4 sessions where light impulses are applied to the lower lid and temporal lid margin. The IPL technique is a safe form of treatment when the required safety precautions are followed. Current studies document an improvement of patients' subjective symptoms and objectively measured clinical parameters.
PMID: 31535189 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Ophthalmologe - September 17, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Schuh A, Priglinger S, Messmer EM Tags: Ophthalmologe Source Type: research