ArticleJapanese journal of ophthalmology2017
Eyelid cleansing with ointment for obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction.
Article in Japanese journal of ophthalmology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Efficacy of intense pulsed light therapy combined with eyelid margin cleaning using a deep cleaning device in the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial.International ophthalmology · 2025Trial
- Eyelid margin cleaning using Deep Cleaning Device for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction-associated dry eye: a preliminary investigation.Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. BTrial
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Clinical Practice Guidelines.Japanese journal of ophthalmology · 2023Article
- Non-pharmaceutical treatment options for meibomian gland dysfunction.Clinical & experimental optometry · 2020Review
- A New Perspective on Dry Eye Classification: Proposal by the Asia Dry Eye Society.Eye & contact lens · 2020Review
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Abstract
purposeTo investigate the efficacy of eyelid margin cleansing with ofloxacin ophthalmic ointment in obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) patients.
methodsThirty-one eyes of 31 patients diagnosed with obstructive MGD were enrolled. All subjects were instructed to rub the eyelid edge with ofloxacin eye ointment once daily prior to bathing. Lid margin abnormalities, meibum properties, and tear stability were observed before and 3 months after ointment treatment. A questionnaire relating to the severity of MGD symptoms was administered after the treatment.
resultsVascular engorgement, meibum, dandruff-like debris, and fluorescein staining scores significantly decreased after the treatment, whereas tear break-up time significantly increased (p < 0.05). Symptoms related to MGD improved after the treatment in 86.2 % of cases.
conclusionsCleansing treatment ofloxacin ophthalmic ointment at the eyelid margin may be effective for patients with obstructive MGD.
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