Meibomian Gland Expression Treatment: MiboFlo

MiboFlo is a thermal pulsation treatment paired with in-office meibomian gland expression to treat meibomian gland dysfunction. It is a non-invasive, 12 minute procedure performed that uses gentle heat to liquefy and loosen clogs in the meibomian glands.

After the procedure, the lids are then gently expressed to improve the flow of meibum (oil) through the glands. MiboFlo improves the function of meibomian glands and protects them long term.

The treatment protocol recommends beginning with 3 treatments spread 2 weeks apart. Single treatments are then performed on an as-needed basis based on patient signs and symptoms.

For many of our patients, improvement in screen time comfort and more stable vision is reported after the initial 3 treatments. For those who wear eye makeup, they report less makeup smearing and a reduction in watery eyes.

For patients with more severe symptoms, MiboFlo can be done quarterly or semi-annually. The procedure is often combined with IPL for patients presenting with multiple ocular surface disease (OSD) conditions, including ocular rosacea, blepharitis and dry eye disease (DED).