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Jonatan Olafsson

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Chambered warm moist air eyelid warming devices – a review

2021

Background Eyelid warming is an important treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Specialized chambered devices, using warm moist air have been developed. Purpose To critically evaluate the literature on the safety and efficacy of chambered warm moist air devices in MGD treatment and pinpoint areas of future research. Methods PubMed and Embase were searched on 06 June 2021. The search term was ‘(warm OR heat OR steam OR goggle OR spectacle OR moist air) AND (meibomian OR MGD OR blepharitis OR eyelid OR dry eye OR DED)’. All relevant articles with available English full text were included. Results Eighteen articles assessing the application of chambered warm moist air eyelid warming…

medicine.medical_specialtyWarm moist airGeneral PracticeSigns and symptomsoppvarming av øyelokkreviewartikkeleyelid warming devicesDry eye diseasesPrimary outcomeVDP::Medisinske Fag: 700::Klinisk medisinske fag: 750::Oftalmologi: 754MedicineHumansBlepharitisBlephasteamwarm moist airBlephasteam; dry eye disease; eyelid warming devices; meibomian gland dysfunction; warm moist airEyelid warming devicesbusiness.industryMeibomian gland dysfunctionMeibomian GlandsøyelokkGeneral Medicinemeibomian gland dysfunctionmedicine.diseaseMeibomian gland dysfunctiondry eye diseaseeye diseasesSurgeryAllmänmedicinOphthalmologySteammedicine.anatomical_structureSymptom improvementTreatment studyTearsDry heatEyelid DiseasesDry Eye SyndromesEyelidsense organsbusiness:Medisinske Fag: 700::Klinisk medisinske fag: 750::Oftalmologi: 754 [VDP]
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Hot towels

2023

Background Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) reduces quality-of-life and hinders work productivity of millions of patients, with high direct and indirect societal costs. Thickened meibum obstructs the glands and disrupts ocular surface health. Heating the eyelids to soften and express meibum from the glands can be beneficial. The most accessible method for eyelid warming uses heated, wet towels. However, the efficacy of this treatment is reliant on the methodology, and evidence-based best-practice recommendations are needed. Purpose To evaluate the literature on hot towels in MGD treatment and recommend a best-practice protocol for future research and patient treatment. Methods Studies were…

OphthalmologyEyelid warmingVDP::Medisinske Fag: 700::Klinisk medisinske fag: 750::Oftalmologi: 754:Medisinske Fag: 700 [VDP]Evaporative dry eyeHot towelsGeneral MedicineDry eye diseaseMeibomian gland dysfunctionOptometryContact Lens and Anterior Eye
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