Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Management

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Management to Relieve Contact Lens Discomfort

The purpose of this study is to compare electronic debridement of the eyelid margin (BlephEx) to manual debridement of the eyelid margin as treatment options for patients intolerant to contact lens wear consequent to Meibomian gland dysfunction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Habitual contact lens wearers whose contact lens wear time has reduced due to MGD will be preferentially considered for this study. Subjects who currently cannot wear contact lenses due to MGD may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects who are currently using any prescription ophthalmic medications (such as antibiotics, steroids and immunomodulatory drugs) will be excluded from participation.
• Subjects who have active ocular infections will be excluded from participation.