Eyelid massager effectiveness in meibomian gland dysfunctio

Completed

• Conditions: Eye Diseases; Meibomian gland dysfunction

• Registration Number: ISRCTN18423965
• Lead Sponsor: Cathedral Eye Clinic

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-02-21
• Last Update Posted: 3 April 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 or over
2. Have otherwise healthy eyes
3. Are prepared not to wear contact lens for 3 months of the trial
4. Have a NITBUT <10s
5. OSDI score: greater than or equal to 12
6. Symptom frequency at least some of the time
7. Presence of cloudy fluid expressed from at least 1 of the central 8 glands on the lower/upper lid AND/OR presence of poor expressibility from at least 2-3 of the central 8 glands on the lower lid

Exclusion Criteria

1. Conjunctivitis
2. Meibomian cysts
3. Styes
4. Damage to the cornea
5. Ocular injury
6. Cataract or laser refractive surgery in the past 6-months
7. Increased intraocular pressure (primary or secondary)
8. Any chronic disease of the eye

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified