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- The study evaluated the use of the LipiFlow System with the new Activator Clear for treating bilateral meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) in 44 subjects, involving 88 eyes.
- Investigators reported a 100% success rate for LipiFlow treatments using the Activator Clear, emphasizing that it enhanced accessibility and ease of placement on patients' eyes.
- Overall, the feedback from investigators was highly positive, indicating that the Activator Clear improved the efficiency and confidence of clinicians during LipiFlow procedures.
Article Abstract
Purpose: Investigator feedback was used to assess the clinical use of the LipiFlow System with the new translucent Activator Clear to successfully complete LipiFlow treatments.
Patients And Methods: This was a prospective, open-label clinical investigation. A total of 88 eyes (44 subjects) were treated using the LipiFlow System with the new Activator Clear. Subjects diagnosed with bilateral meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) were enrolled in the study. Each investigator performed a complete LipiFlow treatment with the translucent Activator on both eyes of each subject. Investigators completed a questionnaire assessing the clinical use of the Activator Clear on a 5-point scale (1 - very difficult or strongly disagree, 3 - neutral, 5 - very easy or strongly agree).
Results: The new translucent Activator provided successful LipiFlow treatments in 100% of cases, with 95% confidence interval of (96%, 100%). Additionally, the investigators agreed or strongly agreed that the translucent components of the Activator Clear made it easy to access and position the activator with confidence on the subject's eye.
Conclusion: The overall investigators' impressions on usage and functionality of LipiFlow System with the translucent Activator were very positive. The Activator Clear enables doctors with efficient and confident positioning around patient eyelids to ensure successful LipiFlow treatment when used as indicated.
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