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Method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction employing heated medium

  • US 20070016254A1
  • Filed: 05/15/2006
  • Published: 01/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating dry eye in humans wherein the flow of naturally occurring secretion to the eye is occluded due to the presence of an obstruction of the meibomian gland in the eyelid and comprising the steps of:

  • softening the obstruction; and

    applying a regulated force to the eyelid to express the obstruction from the meibomian gland.

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