Therapearl Cold Eye Mask

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Belmonte C, Nichols JJ, Cox SM, et al. TFOS DEWS II pain and sensation report. Ocul Surf. 2017 Jul;15(3):404-37. Lin Z, He H, Zhou T, et al. A mouse model of limbal stem cell deficiency induced by topical medication with the preservative benzalkonium chloride. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013;54(9):6314-25. The problems associated with the use of BAK-preserved drops are well-known, and this preservative should be avoided if possible. 6-9 However, we do not have comparative studies that show the ocular insult associated with other “modern” preservatives such as polyquad, sodium perborate, Purite, Ocupure and PHMD. In addition, ridding a drop of preservatives does not negate the effect of the active ingredients, which can themselves be toxic.

Goto, E. et al. Improvement of tear stability following warm compression in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 506(Pt B), 1149–1152 (2002). These feelings of stress, as we know, take their toll on our bodies with our eyes and head suffering- amongst other organs. Almost 1 in 5 said they had a headache once or twice a week. Suitable cold or hot, you can choose the type of treatment you’re after with Thera-Pearl Eye-ssential Mask. Designed with Pearl Technology, the small pearls can retain heat or remain cool for long periods of time. This versatile product is suited to those with even the most sensitive eyes.Inclusion was limited to patients only requiring eyelid heating therapy and artificial tears. Those with a high degree of ocular surface staining at baseline were thus excluded as those subjects would require anti-inflammatory treatment 25. This may have led to a selection bias as more severe presentations of DED were not included in the study. Further studies are needed to assess these treatments in more severe DED. Other limitations of our study include that patients and examiners were not blinded, in addition to a relatively high drop-out rate and declining compliance. Fortunately, the highest drop in compliance was beyond the second follow-up visit at 12 weeks, which may reflect the success of the treatments as patients did not feel the need to continue with daily treatments. Schaumberg, D. A. et al. The international workshop on meibomian gland dysfunction: Report of the subcommittee on the epidemiology of, and associated risk factors for MGD. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 52(4), 1994–2005 (2011). Jaeschke, R., Singer, J. & Guyatt, G. H. Measurement of health status: Ascertaining the minimal clinically important difference. Control Clin. Trials 10(4), 407–415 (1989). Arita, R. et al. Effects of a warm compress containing menthol on the tear film in healthy subjects and dry eye patients. Sci. Rep. 7, 45848 (2017). Bradley, J. L. et al. Dry eye disease ranking among common reasons for seeking eye care in a large US claims database. Clin. Ophthalmol. 13, 225–232 (2019).

Dry eye disease (DED) is a common presentation in eye care offices. Studies of the prevalence of DED vary significantly depending on the definition, the study population and the criterion for diagnosis. North American studies show a prevalence of symptomatic dry eye in males as low as 4.3%, and as high as 21.6% in the elderly. 1,2 Chung SH, Lee SK, Cristol SM, et. al. Impact of short-term exposure of commercial eyedrops preserved with benzalkonium chloride on precorneal mucin. Molecular Vision. 2006;12:415-21. Korb Blink Training App. itunes.apple.com/us/app/donald-korb-blink-training/id941412795?mt=8. Accessed August 30, 2018. Directions: Thera Pearl Eye Mask should be applied to skin or closed eyelids no more than the doctor recommended time of 20 minutes. Remove and wait at least 20 minutes. Reapply eye mask for no more than 20 minutes, if needed. Clean eye mask gently with mild soap between uses. Lee W, Lim SS, Won JU, et al. The association between sleep duration and dry eye syndrome among korean adults. Sleep Medicine. 2015;16:1327-31.

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For effective treatment of MGD, temperatures of warm compresses need to exceed 40°C 26– 28, setting the basis for treatment with heating devices. Several studies have shown that Blephasteam (Spectrum Thea Pharmaceuticals LTD, Macclesfield, UK), a steam-based system, is effective at delivering heat to the eyelids and treating MGD 19, 29– 31. Only one other trial has compared Blephasteam to another device 32. As DED is one of the most common reasons for seeking ocular medical attention, it is important for ophthalmologists, general practitioners, optometrists, and opticians to have readily available, effective, and convenient treatments to recommend 60. It is well established that treatment compliance in MGD-related DED is a major obstacle as the treatment is time-consuming and needs to be repeated every day for weeks to years 25. Well documented treatments will motivate the patients and increase compliance. Lane, S. S. et al. A new system, the LipiFlow, for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction. Cornea 31(4), 396–404 (2012).