eyelid debridement

In office eyelid debridement is performed by the optometrist. In patients with moderate to severe MGD, lid debris debridement improved clinical findings, subjective symptoms, meibomian gland function, along with ocular surface MMP-9 level. This is an effective clinical strategy for treatment of moderate to severe MGD.  The technique can have a synergistic effect when combined with other treatments that heat or express the glands.