PLoS ONE, 2021 BackgroundMeibomian glands exist beneath the palpebral conjunctiva; thus, it is invisible to the naked eye without infrared imaging. This study used meibography to group patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and assessed the effects of ...
Yuli Park, Dongkyun Han, Sehwan Kim
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Effect of Heating and Massaging of Meibomian Glands on Their Imaging [PDF]
MedicinaBackground and Objectives: Infrared light is used to image the Meibomian glands through their thermal profile. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a combination of heating and an eyelid massage on Meibomian gland visibility and tear film ...
Justin E. Pettayil +6 more
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中西医结合护理, 2023 Objective To investigate the effect of Chinese herbal medicine hot pack therapy combined with meibomian gland massage on relieving uncomfortable symptoms of patients with dry eye of liver-kidney Yin deficiency. Methods Totally 100 patients with dry eye
YANG Liu (杨柳) +3 more
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Combined meibomian gland massage and acupuncture enhances tear film and ocular surface health in meibomian gland dysfunction [PDF]
American Journal of Translational ResearchTo evaluate the efficacy of meibomian gland massage combined with pressing acupuncture in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and to compare outcomes with massage alone.A retrospective analysis was performed on 220 MGD patients (440 eyes) treated at Xi'an Aier Eye Hospital between August 2021 and August 2023.
Wang, Ruiwen, Guo, Kangjie, Li, Jianchao
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针刺研究, 2022 Objective To observe the effect of thunder-fire moxibustion combined with meibomian gland massage in improving meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD) and explore its mechanism.
QIAN Li-jun +3 more
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Bilateral anterior lens luxation with secondary glaucoma strongly associated with self-application of a percussion massage gun to closed eyelids: a case report [PDF]
BMC OphthalmologyBackground Percussion massage guns (PMGs) have gained widespread popularity for muscle recovery; however, standardized safety guidelines for application to anatomically vulnerable regions are lacking.
Yu Chen +9 more
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Immediate sequential changes in the tear film lipid layer following eyelid massage in dry eye syndrome: A comparative control study [PDF]
HeliyonBackground/Purpose: Meibomian glands are sebaceous glands that release meibum onto the ocular surface; enhancing the quality and quantity of meibum secretions has been proven to improve signs and symptoms of evaporative dry eye (EDE) and meibomian gland ...
Jiayan Chen +8 more
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Evaluating the role of Demodex infestation and meibomian gland dysfunction in recurrent corneal erosion syndrome [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis investigation aims to observe the effects of demodex infection and meibomian gland function in recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES), as well as the efficacy of intense pulsed light (IPL) in treating RCES.
Xiaoguang Niu +3 more
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Analysis of postoperative ocular surface changes and intervention effect after pars plana vitrectomy in meibomian gland dysfunction dry eye patients [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 AIM: To observe ocular surface changes after phacovitrectomy in patients with mild to moderate meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)-type dry eye and track clinical treatment response using a Keratograph 5M and a LipiView interferometer. METHODS: Forty cases
Bo-Shi Liu +7 more
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Modern Ideas about Dysfunction of the Meibomian Glands
Oftalʹmologiâ, 2022 Purpose: to develop a comprehensive method of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) treatment, including the periorbital zone massage, aimed to improving the microcirculation of the eyelids and the functional activity of the meibomian glands, evaluating its ...
I. B. Medvedev +6 more
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