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Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common ocular disorder leading to evaporative dry eye disease, with prevalence rates varying from 3.6% to 71.0% globally.
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Manual digital compression is a technique for treating MGD that involves finger pressure, yet it has received limited research attention compared to mechanical methods.
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The study compares manual digital compression and mechanical compression to evaluate therapeutic outcomes, feasibility, and patient comfort in MGD management.
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Participants in the study were adults diagnosed with MGD, and treatment included both manual and mechanical compression techniques under controlled conditions.
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Outcome measures included the Ocular Surface Disease Index, slit-lamp examinations, and patient-reported pain intensity to assess the effectiveness of each compression method.
