Eyelid massage with support plate for blocked tear glands
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special eyelid massage technique using a support plate can help unblock and improve meibomian glands—small glands in your eyelids that produce tear oil. If your glands are blocked or not working well, it may be causing your dry eyes, and this treatment might help.
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Who can take part
- You have dry eye disease diagnosed by standard eye-care criteria
- At least one-third of your meibomian gland openings (in your eyelids) are blocked or producing abnormal oil
- You are 18–60 years old and in good overall eye health (vision of 0.5 or better, normal eye pressure)
- You have not had eye surgery (LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, or retinal surgery) in the past 12 months
- You agree not to wear contact lenses for 2 months and not to get other dry-eye treatments (like eyelid massage, laser therapy) during the study
- You have no active eye infections, inflammation, eyelid problems, severe scars, glaucoma, or moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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