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November 08, 2024
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VIDEO: AI model provides valuable insight into meibomian gland morphology

VIDEO: AI model provides valuable insight into meibomian gland morphology

INDIANAPOLIS — An AI model reliably quantified meibomian gland morphological features, but could not distinguish between contact lens wearers and non-contact lens wearers, according to a presenter at Academy 2024.

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September 23, 2024
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LipiFlow ‘stands the test of time’ in treating meibomian gland dysfunction

LipiFlow ‘stands the test of time’ in treating meibomian gland dysfunction

Since entering the market in 2011 as a treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction, the LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System has consistently demonstrated its efficacy, according to a 15-year review published in Ophthalmology and Therapy.

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July 22, 2024
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Poor diet, high BMI risk factors for meibomian gland atrophy, tortuosity in children

Poor diet, high BMI risk factors for meibomian gland atrophy, tortuosity in children

Abnormalities in meibomian gland morphology appear common in children, with unhealthy diet, reduced outdoor activity and high BMI among reported risk factors, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

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June 07, 2024
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First patient enrolled in phase 3 study of AZR-MD-001 for MGD

First patient enrolled in phase 3 study of AZR-MD-001 for MGD

Azura Ophthalmics announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the phase 3 ASTRO study of AZR-MD-001 for patients with clinical signs and symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction.

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May 21, 2024
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Omega-3 supplement fails to improve dry eye symptoms linked to MGD

Omega-3 supplement fails to improve dry eye symptoms linked to MGD

Re-esterified triglyceride omega-3 fatty acid supplementation did not improve symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction in a small cohort of patients, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

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April 22, 2024
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VIDEO: Developing dry eye protocol for patients may help increase awareness

VIDEO: Developing dry eye protocol for patients may help increase awareness

Healio spoke with I. Paul Singh, MD, about the importance of dry eye awareness in patients, physicians and the general public.

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April 22, 2024
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VIDEO: Nonpharmaceutical options in dry eye

VIDEO: Nonpharmaceutical options in dry eye

Healio spoke with I. Paul Singh, MD, about nonpharmaceutical options to consider in patients with dry eye.

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April 19, 2024
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The Era of ‘And’: Combination therapy arrives

The Era of ‘And’: Combination therapy arrives

What a wild ride these last 10 years or so have been.

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April 09, 2024
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Traditional imaging may miss viable segments of meibomian glands

Traditional imaging may miss viable segments of meibomian glands

OCT imaging captured significantly greater meibomian gland length than traditional meibography, likely due to a longer wavelength that penetrates deeper into the eyelids, according to a study published in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye.

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