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Observe the Effects of Far Infrared Eye Masks on Acupoints Around the Eyes in Patients With Dry Eye Syndrome
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital
Summary
Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial ocular surface condition characterized by instability of the tear film. DED is common in ophthalmic and optometric clinical practice, and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) has been identified as a major cause of evaporative DED. The use of heated eye mask is a common recommendation in the treatment of MGD, aiming to adequately heat the meibum to increase its liquefaction and flow. Several products are available for this purpose (e.g., Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress \[Bruder Healthcare Company\], EyeGiene® \[Eyedetec Medical\], Blepha EyeBag® \[formerly MGDRx EyeBag, Théa Pharmaceuticals Ltd\], Blephasteam® \[Théa Pharmaceuticals Ltd\]). This study employs far-infrared eye masks on the acupoints around the eyes, including Jingming, Taiyang, Sibai, Tongziliao, and Si Zhu Kong to assess whether there is an improvement in the symptomatic indicators of dry eye disease.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2024-03-21
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2025-07-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Far Infrared Eye Masks
Using far-infrared eye masks on the acupoints around the eyes, including Jingming, Taiyang, Sibai, Tongziliao, and Si Zhu Kong to assess whether there is an improvement in the symptomatic indicators of dry eye disease.
Locations (2)
China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, North Dist, Taiwan
China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, North Dist, Taiwan