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To use the device, the user adds water to the plastic lattice inside of each eyecup. Next, the user will plug the device into the included power bank, turn on power (wait 1 minute 30 seconds to preheat) and place the goggles over their eyes to begin treatment. When the selected time is up, the device powers down and goggles can be removed. The user is recommended to clean their eyes and device with a mild cleanser and rinse with water to remove any oils/debris that have been removed during treatment.
The SteamGoggle is an easy to use at home dry eye treatment device that uses moist heat to alleviate symptoms caused by MGD and Blepharitis. Consisting of a swim-like pair of goggles with electric heaters, heat is transferred through the lens to the inside of the eyecup where water is then transformed into therapeutic steam. The device uses this moist heat along with the bodies own blinking motion, to remove the buildup of thickened oils caused by MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction), which can help restore oil gland function.
​The SteamGoggle differs from other warm compresses in that the user can still use their eyes to do things like watch TV or read during the treatment. In fact, this is crucial to the treatment process as having the eyes open allows the moist heat to directly contact the opening of the oil glands as opposed to having to fully penetrate the closed eyelids. Additionally, the action of blinking during a moist heat treatment performs a continuous massaging effect, whereas any melted/loosened meibum is pumped up and out of the gland openings. During conventional compresses, solidified oils may partially melt just to immediately re-thicken once heat is removed.
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COMBINES MOIST HEAT WITH BLINKING FOR RELIEF FROM SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY MGD/BLEPHARITIS/STYES/CHALAZIONS: The patented SteamGoggle is an easy to use at home dry eye treatment device that combines moist heat of adjustable temperature with blinking to alleviate dry eye symptoms.
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POWERFUL/CONSISTENT MOIST HEAT WHILE READING/LOOKING AT PHONE: Sustained high concentration of moist heat (up to 50°-55° celcius), combined with the eyes own blinking motion, allow the device to better unclog the eyes oil glands and help restore their function.
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USE ANYWHERE AND FOR AS LONG AS YOU WANT WITH INCLUDED POWER BANK: The included USB-C power bank (with over 15 treatments per charge) and mesh carrying bag allow you to easily take and use the device anywhere. Easily extend the 8.5min treatment time to your preference (i.e. 20-30mins) by refilling water lattice and restarting timer.
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EASY TO USE/CLEAN: The device is easy to setup (simply connect to powerbank, add water to each eyecup and press power button to begin) and clean (place entire goggle under faucet to rinse).
In recent years, research has identified MGD (meibomian gland dysfunction) as being one of the leading causes of dry eye type symptoms including, dryness, burning, grittiness, scraping, aching, and the feeling of something in the eye. Meibomian glands are oil glands on the inside of the top and bottom of each eyelid and secrete oil (meibum) with each blink to lubricate the ocular surface and prevent tear evaporation. In some people, the glands become inflamed, which can cause oil secretions to turn from an olive oil consistency to that of butter or thicker. This in turn clogs the glands and sets off a cycle of irritation, inflammation and possibly infection, that is difficult to treat due to the eye’s sensitive nature. Symptoms arise due to a missing/inefficient protective oil layer, which causes excessive tear evaporation and increased friction between the cornea and inner eyelid. Additionally, any of this meibum that does make it out of the glands, immediately exacerbates symptoms as its thick/gritty composition is spread across the ocular surface.
Symptoms of MGD can also be similar to a condition called Blepharitis which includes crusty eyelashes and red/swollen eyelids. Both conditions may exist in tandem and exacerbate symptoms.
Patients with these chronic diseases (MGD and Blepharitis) should adhere to a daily regimen of eyelid hygiene to help treat symptoms and keep them at bay. Current treatments involve routinely cleaning the ocular region with mild soaps/cleansers and the application of moist heat to help loosen thickened oils to help unclog the glands and restore their function. Typical applications of moist heat involve warm compresses, which can consist of warm water applied to a washcloth or commercially available microwavable gel bead masks.
WashCloth Method
Microwaveable Gel Bead Method
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Both methods suffer by being time consuming to setup, offer little control over the temperature of the compress, and force the eyes to be closed for the whole treatment. Applying the compress at an excessive temperature will scald the eyelids (and surrounding areas) and exacerbate symptoms, while not supplying enough heat will render the treatment ineffective. Additionally, due a narrow clinically effective temperature window, both methods can only briefly maintain an effective temperature, which may also render the treatment ineffective. This shows there is still a need for an at-home device that can provide a safe, effective and consistent supply of moist heat in order to obtain the most effective results.
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