At least one of eight dry eye symptoms (Supplementary Fig. 1—questionnaire modified after Schein et al. [23 (link)]) was experienced “often” or “all the time.”
At least one MG opening with pouting and a visible plug above the eyelid margin that cannot be removed by gentle wiping with a cotton tip.
No ocular pathology requiring treatment other than eye lubricant and conventional eyelid hygiene within the last month and during the study.
Participants with data at baseline and 1 month after treatment.
Known diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction and rheumatoid arthritis.
Ocular surgery within the previous 6 months and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) within the previous year.
Central nervous system and hormonal drugs required within the last month and during the study.
Active ocular infection or presence of pterygium.
Necessity to wear contact lens during the study.
Living in the same household as another participant of the study.
