Evaluation of the Efficacy of Intense Pulse Light Combined With Lipiflow in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Intense Pulse Light Combined With Lipiflow in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

To compare the effect of IPL combined with lipiflow and IPL combined with meibomian gland massage in treating meibomian gland dysfunction of different degrees ,focusing on effective rate, lasting time and changes of meibomian gland function and morphology.

To divide all participants into two groups, group one treated with IPL combined with Lipiflow and group two treated with IPL combined with meibomian gland massage.The following parameters were recorded after treatment: the effective rate, lasting time and changes of meibomian gland function and morphology.All parameters were compared between the two groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with meibomian gland dysfunction
• patients with ocular discomfort
• skin type:FitzpatricⅠ-Ⅳ

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with acute ocular inflammation
• eye surgery history in the last 12 months
• patients who have received IPL or Lipiflow in the last 12 months
• patients who wear contact lens in last one month