IPL
Intense pulsed light treatment used by some clinics for dry eye associated with meibomian gland dysfunction and eyelid inflammation.
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Radiofrequency (RF)
Controlled radiofrequency energy used to warm tissue around the eyelids and support meibomian gland treatment.
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An in-office thermal pulsation system designed to heat and express obstructed meibomian glands.
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An in-office heat and compression treatment used by some clinics for meibomian gland dysfunction and evaporative dry eye.
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A wearable eyelid-heating system used with clinician-performed meibomian gland expression.
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A plasma-based eyelid treatment offered by some clinics as part of dry eye or eyelid rejuvenation care.
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Dynamic muscle stimulation used by some clinics to stimulate eyelid muscles and support meibomian gland function.
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A procedure that uses very fine probes to enter meibomian gland openings and address suspected obstruction.
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A cross-linked hyaluronic acid canalicular gel intended to temporarily block tear drainage.
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Large rigid contact lenses that vault the cornea and hold a fluid reservoir over the eye surface.
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Eye drops prepared from a patient's platelet-rich plasma for selected ocular-surface conditions.
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Eye drops produced from a patient's blood serum and used for selected severe ocular-surface conditions.
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Manual or device-assisted pressure used to express obstructed oil glands in the eyelids.
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Small devices placed in tear-drainage openings to help retain tears on the eye surface.
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A handheld eyelid-cleaning device intended to assist with daily eyelid hygiene.
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An in-office powered eyelid-margin cleaning procedure used for eyelid debris and blepharitis management.
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An in-office eyelid cleaning treatment used by some clinics to remove debris and biofilm from the lid margins.
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Biologic tissue placed on the eye surface to support healing in selected severe ocular-surface conditions.
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