International Review of Ophthalmology ›› 2023, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (4): 373-377.doi: 10.3760/ cma.j.issn.1673-5803.2023.04.015

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Application of intense pulsed light combined with meibomian gland expression in the treatment of dry eye

Tian Lu, Chen Luxia   

  1. Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nankai University Affiliated Eye Hospital, Tianjin 300020, China
  • Received:2022-12-08 Online:2023-08-22 Published:2023-08-22
  • Contact: Chen Luxia, Email: chen2006317@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Bethune-Dry Eye Treatment and Research Project (BJ-GY2021019J); Tianjin Eye Hospital Science and Technology Foundation (YKZD2002); Tianjin Natural Science Foundation(16JCYBJC25800); Tianjin Municipal Health Commission Key Project(15KG120); Tianjin Key Medical Discipline (Specialty) Construction Project （TJYXZDXK-016A）

Abstract: Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a relatively new treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) causing lipid deficiency dry eye.  IPL combined with meibomian gland expression (MGX) is not only effective in treating MGD and other lipid deficiency dry eye, but also prevents the recurrence of blepharitis-associated keratoconjunctivitis (BKC), and is a promising treatment option for aqueous tear deficiency dry eye, surgical and lifestyle-related dry eyes. The combination of multiple approaches may have an important role in refractory dry eyes.(Int Rev Ophthalmol, 2023, 47: 373-377)

Key words: intense pulsed light, meibomian gland expression, dry eye, blepharitis-associated keratoconjunctivitis