TREATMENT FOR CONJUNCTIVOCHALASIS: A COMBINED APPROACH UTILIZING RADIOFREQUENCY CAUTERIZATION AND THERMALIDTM PROCEDURE

BackgroundDry Eye Disease (DED) and related ocular surface diseases have multiple etiologies, but two of the most prevalent are Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Conjunctivochalasis (CCH). This study examines a customizable two-step approach utilizing radiofrequency to treat these commonly coexisting condi-tions provide patients with relief from DED signs symptoms.
 Study DesignAn IRB approved retrospective chart review 25 consecutively treated was conducted. Patients were included if they presented symptoms combination treatment improve both MGD CCH, pre- post-treatment dry eye metrics outlined below. Follow-up visit information compared pre-treatment baseline evaluate efficacy safety treatment.
 ResultsStatistically significant results observed in decrease as evaluated by primary endpoints Standard Patient Evaluation Dryness (SPEED) questionnaire an increase number Glands Yielding Liquid Secretion (MGYLS). Tear Meniscus Height also saw statistically improvement while Non-invasive Break-Up Time (NTBUT) Schirmer’s minor progress. Clinical evaluation photographs showed marked CCH minimal side effects during post-operative follow-up visits.
 ConclusionA device provides clinical symptomatic for broad spectrum who had received variety prior treatments DED.