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Targeted thermal massage for meibomian gland dysfunction

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Design and fabricate a device to aid in treating the discomfort induced by meibomian gland dysfunction.

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In order to maintain a balanced tear film vital to eye function, the eye contains glands near the base of the eyelashes called meibomian glands. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction is a condition in which there is buildup of material in these glands which can lead to a blockage, causing irritation, swelling, styes and various other symptoms. One method commonly used to treat these disorders is heated compresses and massaging of the upper and lower eyelids to break down oil and facilitate release. While effective, these massages are often not performed correctly by patients due to difficult to understand instructions and lack of knowledge. Thus, the aim of this project is to alleviate these symptoms via a holistic device while also reducing cost and creating a product that is easy to use and understand and reusable that combines heating and massaging elements.

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From left to right: Sami Matloub, Calvin Duffy, An Hua, Siya Mahajan
From left to right: Sami Matloub, Calvin Duffy, An Hua, Siya Mahajan

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