Photobiomodulation (low-level light therapy) and dry eye disease.
Clin Exp Optom
; 104(5): 561-566, 2021 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-33689636
ABSTRACT
Dry eye disease is one of the most common, chief-complaints presenting in clinical practice, with a prevalence of up to 50%. Evaporative dry eye, as a result of meibomian gland dysfunction, is thought to be the biggest component factor. Treatments for meibomian gland dysfunction aim to restore tear film homoeostasis and include warm compress therapy, eyelid hygiene, in-office meibomian gland expression and lipid-containing, artificial tears. A recent introduction to the in-office treatments available for meibomian gland dysfunction has been low-level light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation. The technique involves applying red, or near infra-red, radiation using low-power light sources and is suggested to promote tissue repair, decrease inflammation, and relieve pain. This work aims to review the available literature on the efficacy and safety of photobiomodulation in meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye disease, as well as what is currently known about its mechanism of action.
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Síndromes do Olho Seco
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Terapia com Luz de Baixa Intensidade
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Doenças Palpebrais
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Disfunção da Glândula Tarsal
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article