Blepha EyeBag® | Warming Eye Mask | Relief of Dry, Tired and Sore Eyes | Microwaveable | Previously the MGDRx® EyeBag

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Randomised masked clinical trial of the MGDRx EyeBag® for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction-related evaporative dry eye. Bilkhu PS, Naroo SA, Wolffsohn JS. Br J Ophthalmol 2014;98:1707-171 Remove Blepha EyeBag® from the box and place it on a clean, dry microwaveable plate. Always make certain the dish or plate you use is completely clean as any small food residue can become very hot and these “hot spots” might cause small burns in the Blepha EyeBag® material. If this is the only way of heating your EyeBag, ensure that you place it in a clean closed ovenproof container with a well fitting lid. Dr. Krawitz has served in academia as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology in Manhattan. He has also frequently lectured at professional ophthalmic meetings regarding his highly successful surgical techniques for cataracts, glaucoma and specialty intraocular lenses.

Bron A.J., Tiffany J.M., Gouveia S.M., Yokoi N., Voon L.W. Functional aspects of the tear film lipid layer. Exp Eye Res. 2004;78:347–360. The MGDRx EyeBag is the missing piece in Théa’s dry eye and MGD portfolio. We are delighted that we can now offer a full range of products to patients and practitioners alike looking for a complete treatment of their dry eye,” he added. IPL increased the molecular weights of lysozyme, lactoferrin, and albumin as well as the concentrations of total lipids, triglycerides, cholesterol, and phospholipids in tear fluid Eyelid warming therapy associated with eyelid massage has been suggested to induce corneal deformation due to increases in corneal temperature, and with concurrent massaging, possible ectasia. 24 Only one case of corneal deformation following such treatment has been reported, but the duration of treatment in this case was far longer (15min twice a day for 7weeks) than that prescribed herein. Transient visual degradation without changes in corneal topography has been observed after warm compresses (45°C) were applied every 2min for 30min without massage, 25 but again the duration of treatment and peak temperature was sustained for longer than the present study and the treatment method is not typically advised to MGD patients. Therefore, it appears that corneal deformation and/or visual changes, may only occur following unusually long and intense treatment application durations and long-term therapy associated with eyelid rubbing. Schallhorn CS, Schallhorn JM, Hannan S, Schallhorn SC. Effectiveness of an eyelid thermal pulsation procedure to treat recalcitrant dry eye symptoms after laser vision correction. J Refract Surg. 2017;33(1):30–6.Piyacomn Y, Kasetsuwan N, Reinprayoon U, Satitpitakul V, Tesapirat L. Efficacy and safety of intense pulsed light in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction—a randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled clinical trial. Sham Controll Clin Trial Cornea. 2020;39(3):325–32. These devices apply heat to the eyelids to liquefy the meibum and then apply a mechanical pressure to deliver the meibum to the ocular surface. Craig JP, Nichols KK, Nichols JJ, et al. TFOS DEWS II definition and classification report. Ocul Surf. 2017;15:276–83.

Nelson JD, Shimazaki J, Benitez-del-Castillo JM, et al. The International Workshop on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: report of the definition and classification subcommittee. Investig Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2011;52(4):1930–7. Bron AJ, Tiffany JM, Gouveia SM, Yokoi N, Voon LW. Functional aspects of the tear film lipid layer. Exp Eye Res. 2004;78(3):347–60. Finis D, König C, Hayajneh J, Borrelli M, Schrader S, Geerling G. Six-month effects of a thermodynamic treatment for MGD and implications of meibomian gland atrophy. Cornea. 2014;33(12):1265–70. In the edges of the upper and lower eyelids there are small glands, known as the Meibomian glands. These glands secrete an oily substance needed to lubricate and clean the front of the eye and allow the tear film to spread effectively. Huang X, Qin Q, Wang L, Zheng J, Lin L, Jin X. Clinical results of intraductal meibomian gland probing combined with intense pulsed light in treating patients with refractory obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Ophthalmol. 2019;19(1):211.VTP increased TBUT and the number of functional MGs as well as reduced ocular symptoms for up to 3months The MiBo Thermoflo ® (Mibo Medical Group, USA) consists of a tactile power console and a wired metal eye pad. The eye pad is heated (temperature not reported) and applied on the closed eyelids along with an ultrasound gel. There is only one case report (III) indicating that an increase in the temperature of the inner surface of the eyelids was not found after 12 min of the MiBoFlo eye pad application [ 24]. Therefore, further studies to prove the effectiveness of this device are required.

Villani E, Garoli E, Canton V, Pichi F, Nucci P, Ratiglia R. Evaluation of a novel eyelid-warming device in meibomian gland dysfunction unresponsive to traditional warm compress treatment: an in vivo confocal study. Int Ophthalmol. 2015;35(3):319–23. Satjawatcharaphong P, Ge S, Lin MC. Clinical outcomes associated with thermal pulsation system treatment. Optom Vis Sci. 2015;92(9):334–41. Yin Y, Liu N, Gong L, Song N. Changes in the meibomian gland after exposure to intense pulsed light in meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) patients. Curr Eye Res. 2018;43(3):308–13.Delays also often occur at Easter because the depots are shut on Easter Monday & Good Friday and hence post builds up. Blephasteam was more effective than a warm towel and EyeGiene; each therapy was safe with regard to visual acuity for 3months of treatment Instructions for Heating the EyeBag When There is no Microwave Available If you do not have a microwave you can still use an EyeBag. Wang MTM, Jaitley Z, Lord SM, Craig JP. Comparison of self-applied heat therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction. Optom Vis Sci. 2015;92(9):321–6.