Clinical studies using
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy for dry eye have shown meaningful improvements in tear film stability, meibomian gland function, ocular surface inflammation, and overall dry eye symptoms.
~4.8s → 8.1s
Tear stability (NITBUT)
↑ Meibomian gland function
MGEx / MGQ improvements
↑ 1.56 ng/mL
LT-α inflammatory marker improvement
↑ 0.22 mm
Tear Meniscus Height (TMH)
↑ 1.61
Tear-film lipid layer (TFLL)
↓ 12 → 9.8
OSDI score improvement
Patients reported
reduced discomfort, improved comfort, and long-term benefits, especially with 3 IPL sessions, with minimal discomfort during treatment.
Chen J, Zhang Y, Yu S, Zhang Q, Liu X, Xia Y, He W, Qin G, He X.
Intense pulsed light treatment improved tear film quality and reduced ocular surface inflammation in dry eye patients.
Scientific Reports, Volume 16, Article 266 (2026).
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT0626923