About this trial
This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled clinical trial to compare the efficacy of a new type of massage device - eyelid support plate and glass rod assisted eyelid massage in improving MGD related dry eye symptoms, and evaluate the comfort and efficiency of both treatments, providing evidence-based support for clinical work
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Voluntarily participate and sign an informed consent form;
Age range: 18 to 60 years old;
Meet the diagnostic criteria for dry eye in the International Society of Tears and Ocular Surface (TFOS) Dry Eye Symposium (DEWS) II ;
1/3 or more of the meibomian gland openings are blocked or the secretion characteristics of the meibomian gland are abnormal;
Disqualifiers
Contact lens use: Having used contact lenses within 14 days prior to the screening visit, or refusing to commit to discontinuing contact lens use during the study period (within the next 2 months);
Had undergone corneal refractive surgery (e.g., LASIK/SMILE), other corneal surgeries, cataract surgery, anti-glaucoma surgery, or fundoscopic surgery within 12 months prior to enrollment screening;
Participation in other medical studies within 3 months prior to enrollment screening;
Presence of any of the following active ocular diseases at present or within 3 months prior to screening: I) Acute allergic conjunctivitis; II) Infection (by bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.); III) Inflammation (e.g., keratitis, retinitis).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- eyelid support plate assisted eyelid massage
- glass rod assisted eyelid massage