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Randomized Comparison Between iLux™ and LipiFlow® in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating iLux 2020 System and LipiFlow Pulsation System for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Completed, enrolled 142 participants across 7 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study was to compare changes in meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), tear break-up time (TBT) and evaporative dry eye (EDE) symptoms after treatment with either the iLux® 2020 System or the LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System.
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Interventions
Medical device that applies localized heat and pressure therapy to the eyelid in order to express melted meibum from obstructed glands
Medical device that applies a combination of heat and pressure to the inner eyelid to remove gland obstructions and stagnant gland content