“Efficiency of Warm Compress Therapy in Evaporative Dry Eye Patients”

Abstract

Evaporative dry eye (EDE) is a prevalent ocular condition characterized by an unstable tear film due to
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), leading to discomfort, inflammation, and visual disturbances. The
effectiveness of various treatments has been explored, with warm compress therapy emerging as a noninvasive and widely recommended intervention. This study aims to assess the efficiency of warm compress
therapy in patients diagnosed with EDE, focusing on its impact on tear film stability, Meibomian gland