Apparatuses and methods for diagnosing and/or treating lipid transport deficiency in ocular tear films, and related components and devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10842670
APP PUB NO 20150216725A1
SERIAL NO

14422948

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Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for the diagnosis and removal of the devitalized and/or dead cell material formed in the lid margin to attempt to restore a normal lid margin. In this manner, the devitalized and/or dead cell material are removed or the amount present is reduced or no longer present to prevent, reduce, or affect the transport of lipid secreted by the meibomian glands to the tear film to reduce evaporative dry eye and improve dry eye conditions in patients. The diagnosis and removal of devitalized and/or dead cell material may be performed at desired intervals. Patients that suffer from conditions that block meibomian gland orifices, partial, infrequent, or inhibited blinking resulting in reduced lipid secretions from meibomian glands, and/or blockages in meibomian gland channels reducing secretion of lipids through the meibomian gland orifices may require more frequent diagnosis and treatment to remove devitalized and/or dead cell material.

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TEARSCIENCE INC5151 MCCRIMMON PARKWAY SUITE 250 MORRISVILLE NC 27560

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Bacich, Steve Half Moon Bay, US 9 187
Blackie, Caroline North Andover, US 5 109
Grenon, Stephen M Durham, US 78 2578
Korb, Donald R Boston, US 107 3824

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