Thermodynamic Eyelid Therapy for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

You may have been told by your doctors that you have meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Thermodynamic Eyelid Therapy (TDT) employs an innovative device cleared by FDA for eyelid rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction. The device combines Red LED light with Thermal therapy and Hypersonic infusion for a younger look*. TDT takes advantage of the device’s Red LED light, heating, and vibration functions to treat MGD, the leading cause of dry eye disease.

Meibomian glands are located in your eyelids that help make the oil layer of your tears. The oil helps prevent the water layer on the eye surface from evaporating or drying out too quickly. Changes to the amount or quality of the oil, or to the glands themselves, can lead to MGD. It is often the result of a combination of things, for example inflammation on the eye surface. The most common type, obstructive MGD, happens when the gland openings get clogged, and less and less oil reaches the eye surface. The standard prescribed treatment for MGD is warm compresses and eyelid massage. Heating helps melt the hardened oil and massaging helps maintain gland patency and expression of oil. 

TDT device delivers targeted heating and direct vibration to eyelids. At the desired temperature, gentle maneuvers of the device around the eyelids achieves massaging effect. In addition, LED light treatment improves tissue function, reduces pain and inflammation wherever the beam is applied. Thus, TDT provides the exact multidimensional treatment needed for MGD.

One treatment takes 2 minutes on each side. Repeated weekly treatments are needed until meibomian gland function improves. The exact number of treatments required depends on the severity of the condition and an individual patient’s response.

TDT is not covered by insurances. Since repeated treatment is more effective for most patients, we offer packages to reduce the cost of a full course of treatment. Ask our office about pricing for these packages.