Meibomian gland probing with blood product injection
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1. A method of improving meibomian gland function in a patient, the method comprising:
- inserting a cannula into an interior of a meibomian gland of the patient through an orifice thereinto, the cannula including at least one opening in communication with the interior of the meibomian gland; and
injecting a blood product into the interior of the meibomian gland through the inserted cannula via the at least one opening.
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Abstract
A method of improving meibomian gland function in a patient includes inserting a cannula into an interior of a meibomian gland of the patient through an orifice thereinto, the cannula including at least one opening in communication with the interior of the meibomian gland, and injecting a blood product into the interior of the meibomian gland through the inserted cannula via the at least one opening.
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1. A method of improving meibomian gland function in a patient, the method comprising:
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inserting a cannula into an interior of a meibomian gland of the patient through an orifice thereinto, the cannula including at least one opening in communication with the interior of the meibomian gland; and injecting a blood product into the interior of the meibomian gland through the inserted cannula via the at least one opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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