Intense Pulsed Light for Dry Eye

Three-session IPL strategy demonstrates stronger, longer-lasting gains for dry eye patients

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Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is an effective treatment for dry eye disease (DED), especially in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
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A study demonstrated that a three-session IPL regimen significantly improves tear film stability and reduces ocular surface inflammation compared to two sessions.
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Both treatment groups showed improvements in tear film metrics, but the three-session group had superior outcomes at 12 weeks in several objective measures.
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The study found that IPL therapy may restore immune homeostasis, as indicated by significant increases in lymphotoxin-alpha (LT-α) levels after three sessions.
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IPL should be reconsidered as a core strategy for managing evaporative DED, rather than merely a cosmetic or supplemental treatment option.

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