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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION

  • US 20100256552A1
  • Filed: 06/23/2010
  • Published: 10/07/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating dry eye in humans wherein a flow of naturally occurring secretion to an eye is occluded due to the presence of an obstruction of a meibomian gland of an eyelid and comprising the steps of:

  • lifting the eyelid away from the eye;

    softening the obstruction; and

    applying a regulated force to the eyelid.

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