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Methods and systems for treating meibomian gland dysfunction using radio-frequency energy

  • US 9,719,977 B2
  • Filed: 08/21/2012
  • Issued: 08/01/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating meibomian gland dysfunction, comprising the steps of:

  • directing radio frequency (RF) energy to an internal portion of a meibomian gland;

    selectively targeting an obstruction within a duct of the meibomian gland with the RF energy to melt, loosen, or soften the obstruction;

    expressing the obstruction from the duct of the meibomian gland; and

    sensing a presence of fluid being expressed from the meibomian gland.

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