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Meibomian gland dysfunction
I have mgd,i have done lipiflow on Monday,how long it take for oil gland
To produce oil,when I can feel difference
After lipiflow when I need to continue warm compress?i forget to ask to doctor
Can it last for years? Please doctors reply
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
You can start warm compress. The effect will last about 12 months.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Warm compresses can be continued. Max up to 1year
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Dr. Jayanthi J
Ophthalmologist
11 yrs exp
Tiruvannamalai
U can just proceed with warm compress.. gland functions regains slowly & be back to normal in 1-2 months
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lipiflow will help at the max 9-12 months
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