![]() Identify risk factors predisposing to thoracic spinal stenosis and myelopathy (TS) and address treatment options and outcomes.Ī retrospective review of our center’s experience with TS over 10 years. ![]() The choice of treatment depends on cost, compliance with at-home treatment, and personal preference. The treatment seemed to provide rapid relief of symptoms that may last up to 1 year, but at a considerably higher cost than the at-home treatments. Thus, well-controlled, long-term efficacy studies are warranted to draw clear conclusions. While the studies found a single in-office thermal treatment to be safe and effective in improving short-term signs and symptoms in patients with dry eye, long-term efficacy needs to be further evaluated. We critically evaluated the efficacy and safety of LipiFlow, iLux, and TearCare based on existing literature. In-office thermal systems offer a second line of treatment and could be a much-needed addition for patients who do not respond to conventional treatment. With self-treatments, however, not all patients achieve lasting improvement, and compliance is often low. Treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction can utilize heat and pressure applied to the meibomian glands, increasing meibum expression. ![]() Meibomian gland dysfunction, a major cause of dry eye, is characterized by chronic glandular inflammation, thickening of the meibum, obstruction of terminal ducts, and glandular atrophy. Dry eye disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, vision disturbance, and reduced productivity. ![]()
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