Systane iLux MGD

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History

2022: Device announcement

In early April 2022, Alcon developed the Systane iLux MGD universal portable thermal pulsation device with imaging technology for infrared photos and high-definition video of meibomium glands. The system allows patients to verify the need for treatment, visualize the procedure and feel the results of treatment for dry eye disease after a week of using the device.

Alcon said in a press release that the Systane iLux MGD thermal pulsation system expands existing dry eye treatment offerings and allows doctors to tailor treatment to each patient's needs in just 8-12 minutes. Eye care professionals can adjust heat and compression in each imaging-friendly treatment area using the Systane iLux MGD system.

Alcon has released a portable device to treat dry eyes

{{quote 'Alcon is committed to the development of medical equipment technologies and provides eye care professionals with the tools they need to effectively treat their patients! With the help of the Systane iLux MGD thermal pulsation system, eye care specialists will be able to further increase patient confidence, because seeing means believing!, said Alcon Vice President of Pharmaceuticals and Dry Eye Fred Ellis. }} With normal functioning of the eye, after a certain time, the aqueous lacrimal layer breaks, after which the patient reflexively flashes and the integrity of the lacrimal film is restored again. With dry eye syndrome, the moisturization of the eye is not enough due to internal, as well as provoking external factors, the lacrimal film is not restored, the surface of the eye is dry with accompanying symptoms. In the absence of treatment, serious vision problems can occur. The Systane iLux MGD device can be used for soft heating and pressure directly on the eyelids to unlock the meibomium glands.^[1]

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