Publications by authors named "Colton Heinrich"
Purpose: This study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of Systane iLux, a thermal pulsation device, in patients with MGD, over 12 months post-single treatment.
Methods: This is a post-hoc analysis of a previous prospective, assessor-masked, parallel-group, multicenter study (NCT03956225) that compared the effectiveness and safety of iLux with LipiFlow in subjects with MGD. The original study included subjects with meibomian gland score (MGS) ≤12 in lower eyelids, Impact of Dry Eye on Everyday Life-Symptom Bother (IDEEL-SB) module score >16, and non-invasive tear break-up time (NITBUT) <10 seconds.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on evaluating the noninferiority of SYSTANE iLux compared to LipiFlow for treating meibomian gland dysfunction in patients with evaporative dry eye over 12 months.
- A total of 236 subjects were randomly assigned to either treatment, with assessments made at multiple time points to measure improvement in meibomian gland score, tear breakup time, and symptom severity.
- Results indicated that SYSTANE iLux performed comparably to LipiFlow, showing no significant differences in treatment outcomes, and no serious adverse effects were reported.
The Myopia Epidemic: Treatment Options in the Pediatric Population.
Int Ophthalmol Clin
January 2022
Objectives: To quantify tear elimination rate (ER) underneath silicone hydrogel (Si-Hy) and scleral gas permeable (GP) contact lenses (CLs).
Methods: Subjects successfully using either well-fitting soft Si-Hy CLs or scleral GP CLs were recruited. Most scleral GP CL wearers had irregular corneas (e.