May 28, 2004
Eye Warmer
Eyeworld May 2004
For some time, practitioners have advised patients to apply hot compresses for some types of dry eye. A unique ophthalmic disposable heating device known as the Eye Warmer (Kao Corp., Tokyo) has built on this idea. New study results now illustrate the effectiveness of this method in cases of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)The disposable device, which is shaped like an eye mask, heats up after it is removed from the package and is applied to a patient’s closed lids. It works very simply.“Through the meibomian gland, it melts the solid oil and provides an oily layer to the ocular surface like a hot compress,”. “It also provides moisture.”The device is currently in the first stage of the Food and Drug Administration approval process.
Posted by mehdi khanlari at May 28, 2004 10:57 AM