Efficacy of IPL Treatment of Dry Eye and Ocular Rosacea

IPL is a high-intensity light source consisting of visible light in the wavelength range of 515-1200 nm, that is aimed at the eyes. Treatments are spaced four to six weeks apart for a total of 4 treatments.

Manual expression of the meibomian glands by placing the thumb against the lid margin and press firmly against the eyeball to determine the percentage of meibomian pores that are blocked. This assessment is performed on both the upper and lower lid of each eye.