Assessing how effective the Bruder Eye Hydrating Compress is in the treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction compared to Traditional Warm Compress

• Conditions: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction; Eye - Diseases / disorders of the eye

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000706572
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Jacqueline Tan

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-07-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

18 years old and older
dry eye symptoms due to MGD

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria (1 month prior and during the study):
- Taking medications or supplements
- Any other eye complications requiring treatment other than eye lubricants
- Eye infection or surgery
- Wearing contact lenses
- Other systemic conditions e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid dysfunction, skin conditions such as acne rosacea

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tear film lipid layer thickness (measured with Lipiview)[Baseline<br>immediately after, 15 minutes and then 1 hour after intervention]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- subjective symptoms of dry eyes: measured by a dry eye questionnaire used (OSID Questionnaire)[baseline<br>immediately after, 15 minutes and then 1 hour after intervention];- tear break up time: measured under slit lamp biomicroscopy using cobalt blue lighting and with fluorescein dye instilment to the eye[baseline<br>immediately after, 15 minutes and then 1 hour after intervention<br>]