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ArticleJournal of current ophthalmology

The Effect of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Treatment on Sleep Quality.

Siamak Zarei-Ghanavati, Samira Hassanzadeh, Abbas Azimi Khorasani, Asieh Ehsaei

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Siamak Zarei-GhanavatiEye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Samira HassanzadehDepartment of Optometry, Paramedical College, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abbas Azimi KhorasaniRefractive Error Research Center, Paramedical College, Department of Optometry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Asieh EhsaeiRefractive Error Research Center, Paramedical College, Department of Optometry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

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Abstract

purposeTo assess the therapeutic efficacy of a combinational therapy, including conventional treatment and intense pulsed light (IPL) technique on sleep quality of patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

methodsFifty participants with a clinical diagnosis of MGD were enrolled in this study. Participants underwent three sessions of IPL therapy. There was a 2-week interval between IPL sessions 1 and 2 and 1 month between sessions 2 and 3. Treatment was supplemented with conventional home-based therapy (including lid hygiene, warm compress, eyelid massage, and lid margin scrub) for MGD. Dry eye symptomatology, tear film, and ocular surface parameters were evaluated at baseline (day 0) and days 15, 45, and 75. Sleep quality was assessed before and after the study using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

resultsPSQI components improved significantly at day 75 in comparison with the baseline (all

conclusionsThe treatment of MGD is effective for improving sleep quality. Younger patients may preferentially benefit from the treatment.

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Dry eye diseaseIntense pulsed lightMeibomian gland dysfunctionSleep qualityTear film

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PMCPMC8579795

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