The contact lens is an incredible invention, enhancing the visual experience for millions of people fortunate enough to be able to wear them. However, this also means that contact lens users are placing an optical device on their tear film for many hours every day. This additional stress to the tear film can lead to […]
EyeGiene® and Relaxation
Feedback from EyeGiene® users is consistent. Use of the product has an additional benefit of general relaxation in many users. The warmth supplied to the eyelid surface is relaxing. In fact, the company did a small observational study looking at an indicator of relaxation (breathing rate) while using EyeGiene®, and found a positive correlation. Many EyeGiene® users […]
A Randomized, Controlled Treatment Trial of Eyelid-Warming Therapies in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
The main treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a major cause of dry eye, is eyelid warming. Lack of compliance is the main reason for treatment failure. This has led to the development of eyelid-warming devices that are safe, effective and convenient. To obtain robust evidence demonstrating their efficacy, the authors conducted a 3-arm randomized […]