Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Recurrent Chalazia

Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Recurrent Chalazia

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of intense pulse light and meibomian glands expression in cases of recurrent chalazion after surgery.

We hypothesized that IPL application on the skin adjacent to eyelids after chalazion surgery will result in better meibomian gland function and lower recurrence. To date, it has not been previously reported the outcomes of the use of this technology for the management of chalazions recurrence. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of intense pulse light and meibomian glands expression in cases of recurrent chalazion after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients had chronic unilateral recurrent chalazia that failed to resolve after conservative treatment that included warm compresses and antibiotic and steroid ophthalmic ointments.

Exclusion Criteria:

• (1) any intraocular inflammation, ocular infection, allergy, ocular surgery, or ocular trauma in the past 6 months; (2) any eyelid diseases or structural abnormality; (3) any systematic diseases may lead to dry eye or MGD; (4) skin cancer or pigmented lesion in the treatment zone.