![]() ![]() The most common recommendation is using a damp wash cloth that is run under hot water or heated in the microwave for a short time, so that it is warm, not hot. There are many ways to perform effective warm compresses that require very little special equipment. In time, you may even look forward to these few moments of solitude as you take care of each precious, tiny meibomian glands. Turn on some music, say a prayer, or simply take a deep breath, close your eyes, and steady your mind while you are applying the compress. Warm compresses are not invasive or painful. Do not fret that this needs to be done daily. If you suffer from chronic blepharitis, evaporative dry eye, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), or other disease associated with meibomian glands, it is likely that you will need to perform warm compresses on a regular basis. Compresses that are too hot can cause scalding or burning. Overuse of compresses, too hot or too long, can cause irritation. Recent evidence suggests that warm compresses applied to eye lids with obstructed meibomian glands can exacerbate the condition.Ĭompresses should be applied as directed by your physician - not too long and not too hot. Warm compresses should only be performed if the meibomian glands are not obstructed by fibrous tissue, or other material, that can block the flow of liquefied meibum. Warm compresses also stimulates the production of meibum.Ĭompresses are applied to treat chalazion, an enlarged lump in the eye lid, caused by one or more engorged meibomian glands. Warm compresses loosen the scales and debris that can be found around the eye lashes, and also help to liquefy meibum, so it can flow out of the meibomian glands and onto the surface of the eye. There is strong scientific research showing that heating the eyelids to the recommended temperature will help treat the various conditions listed.Important new book about Dry Eye and Meibomian gland dysfunction. The warmth stimulates the glands to give relief from the tension and irritation of the eyes. The Eye Doctor Premium® focuses on heating the eyelids externally. The Eye Doctor Premium® is a Registered Class 1 Medical Device with the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA). It is non-toxic, non-flammable and is proven to be more resistant to overheating than natural grain*. This product can be used in excess of 365 times and can be heated in both the microwave and oven.īodyBeads® has passed all appropriate independent safety tests for both the microwave and oven. Filled with BodyBeads® self-hydrating technology. The Eye Doctor Premium® hot eye compress helps relieve symptoms of various eye conditions and complications. The patented solution is bound to the fibres of the fabrics to protect the eyes from potentially harmful bacteria. Sterileyes® is an antibacterial shield on the compress, clinically proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria. The Eye Doctor Premium® hot eye compress features Sterileyes®. The Eye Doctor Premium® treatment pack contains The Eye Doctor hot eye compress and a 6 day supply of The Eye Doctor Eyelid Wipes. In ideal conditions and without Sterileyes®, bacterial numbers can double over a 20 minute period. When killing some, the remaining micro-organisms are at an eye-wateringly high number which, without Sterileyes®, may continue to multiply. Unfortunately, when tested, microwaving prior to use has a limited effect on reducing the number of bacteria present on the compress. ![]() The manufacturer of one commercially available mask advises heating the compress for 1 minute prior to first use. It was concluded that microwaving resulted in marginal antibacterial activity with very significant levels on the test organism remaining. ![]() After following the manufacturer’s microwave heating instructions, the bacteria were measured. The results of one sample, was not readable due to the very high count of pre-existing bacteria on the product. We submitted several commercially available compresses to assess if they have any antibacterial properties. ![]() Compresses without Sterileyes® protection may be contaminate with bacteria prior to be used, at the time of purchase. Contrary to popular belief, under normal operating instructions, not all bacteria on masks are killed in the microwave. ![]()
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