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Intense pulsed light treatment in meibomian gland dysfunction
Affiliations- Division of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Department of Ohthalmology, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Oftalmika Eye Hospital, Bydgoszcz, Poland, Poland
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Abstract
Dry eye disease (DED) associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic and progressive disease that can cause numerous eye symptoms, such as discomfort, irritation, stabbing, and vision disturbances. Previously used treatment methods are insufficient for some patients. The article describes the indications, method of performing, mechanisms of action, and effectiveness of intense pulsed light (IPL) regarding available literature. The technique involves using a series of impulses of non-coherent, polychromatic broad-bandwidth wavelengths in the periorbital area to the skin around the eyes and eyelids. Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of IPL for MGD, a decrease in symptoms connected with DED assessed by Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire, an increased tear break-up time (TBUT), and improvement of meibomian glands function indicators.
Abstract
Dry eye disease (DED) associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic and progressive disease that can cause numerous eye symptoms, such as discomfort, irritation, stabbing, and vision disturbances. Previously used treatment methods are insufficient for some patients. The article describes the indications, method of performing, mechanisms of action, and effectiveness of intense pulsed light (IPL) regarding available literature. The technique involves using a series of impulses of non-coherent, polychromatic broad-bandwidth wavelengths in the periorbital area to the skin around the eyes and eyelids. Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of IPL for MGD, a decrease in symptoms connected with DED assessed by Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire, an increased tear break-up time (TBUT), and improvement of meibomian glands function indicators.
Keywords
intense pulsed light therapy; meibomian gland dysfunction; dry eye disease; treatment
About this articleTitle
Intense pulsed light treatment in meibomian gland dysfunction
Journal
Issue
Vol 8 (2023): Continuous Publishing
Article type
Review paper
Pages
101-106
Published online
2023-11-16
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DOI
Bibliographic record
Ophthalmol J 2023;8:101-106.
Keywords
intense pulsed light therapy
meibomian gland dysfunction
dry eye disease
treatment
Authors
Monika Senterkiewicz
Damian Jaworski
Bartłomiej Kałużny
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