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Treatments › Procedure › Manual gland expression

Manual gland expression

Clinician-performed mechanical expression of meibomian gland contents at the slit lamp. Releases obstructed glands and improves tear film lipid layer.

Specifications

specific products available under the Manual gland expression treatment
System / variantProvider / Manufacturer
Slit-lamp expression with paddles Performed by clinician
Mastrota paddle technique Performed by clinician
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