Report From ESCRS Barcelona: Discover the Eye Lipid Mobilizer® (ELM)
Meta Description: Learn about the Eye Lipid Mobilizer®, an innovative solution for chronic dry eye, combining heat, vibration, and mechanical stimulation for long-lasting relief.
Eye Lipid Mobilizer® Unveiled at the ESCRS Congress in Barcelona
At the 42nd ESCRS Congress in Barcelona, the Eye Lipid Mobilizer® was introduced as a groundbreaking dry eye treatment. Watch Dr. Barry Linder’s full interview with EyeNews Media, where he explains this novel approach.
Doctor-Guided Treatment and Patient Journey
The Eye Lipid Mobilizer® is designed to start in a doctor’s office, where the device is customized to the patient’s unique facial anatomy. Afterward, patients continue their treatment at home. This device manages chronic dry eye—a disease that isn’t cured but can be successfully controlled, allowing patients to live comfortably.
How the Eye Lipid Mobilizer® Works: Heat, Vibration, and Mechanical Stimulation
Heat: Reducing Gland Viscosity
The Eye Lipid Mobilizer® uses heat to lower the viscosity of the thickened fluids in the meibomian glands, making it easier for the oils to flow and lubricate the eye.
Vibration: Vibration Induced Shear Thinning™
The device also utilizes Vibration Induced Shear Thinning™, a method that reduces the viscosity of the meibomian gland oils under shear stress. This unique method liquefies the oils, enhancing lubrication.
Mechanical Stimulation: Activating Neuromodulation
Finally, the Eye Lipid Mobilizer® uses mechanical stimulation to activate the fifth cranial nerve, triggering a reflex that activates the glands. This results in the excretion of liquefied oils and the stimulation of the lacrimal functional unit, providing further relief from dry eye symptoms.
Learn More About the Eye Lipid Mobilizer®
This combination of heat, vibration, and neuromodulation makes the Eye Lipid Mobilizer® a cutting-edge solution for patients suffering from chronic dry eye. Stay tuned as the ELM™ awaits FDA approval for widespread use.
