Research Article

Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Table 2

Evaluation of eyelid margin signs during IPL treatments.

Eyelid margin (%)
BaselineDay 15Day 45Day 75

Rounding of posterior margin29 (72.5%)22 (55.0%)16 (40.0%)14 (35.0%)<0.01
Irregularity23 (57.5%)12 (30.0%)6 (15.0%)6 (15.0%)<0.01
Telangiectasia 26 (65.0%)20 (50.0%)11 (27.5%)6 (15.0%)<0.01
Trichiasis 1 (2.5%)1 (2.5%)0 (0%)3 (7.5%)0.27
Anterior blepharitis38 (95.0%)35 (87.5%)30 (75.0%)28 (70.0%)0.01

Notes: ; Chi square test.