Modern Possibilities of Physiotherapeutic Treatment in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Currently, the main applied physiotherapeutic methods of treatment, whale, as well as the features of their application are considered. The basis of the meibomian glands dysfunction treatment is the hygiene of the eyelids. There are many modifications to the application of eyelid hygiene, but its basic principle is the use of warm compresses and eyelid massage. There are many modifications of warm compresses. Using them, it is necessary to remember about the possibility of the appearance of the cornea with various types of thermal effects on the eyelids when dysfunction of the meibomian glands is detected, therefore it is important to carefully dose the time of thermal exposure and temperature regime, which allows you to avoid side effects. The classic tool that a doctor uses to treat MGD — eyelid massage on a glass rod, has now been replaced by many high-tech devices for heating, moisturizing and massage of the eyelid. All commercial devices for the treatment of MGD on the world market can be divided into several groups, according to their effect: device for light therapy. The most high-tech devices include the LipiFlow® device (combined heat and eyelid massage) and the device for IPL therapy with intense pulsed light. many studies aimed at studying the effectiveness of various research methods. It should be noted that it is not by chance that in modern ophthalmological practice the range of new methods for studying MGD has expanded so much. This is due to the annual number of patients suffering from this pathology. Therefore, the urgent task is to search for new methods of treatment aimed at restoring the functional activity of the meibomian glands. 

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