![]() ![]() This is an abstract that was submitted for the 2018 ARVO Annual Meeting, held in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 29 - May 3, 2018. Consumers require more specific guidance for the heating of beaded eye-warming masks. Time in the microwave which exceeds the manufacturer’s specific instructions could cause thermal damage to eyelid tissue. At 30 seconds, temperatures that have been shown to cause cutaneous burns after 4-9 minutes of exposure in vivo in human experiments are within the 95% confidence interval. At 15 seconds, the average maximum temperature reached did not approach the average human body temperature. We show the Bruder product does not reach a consistent temperature, even with the same microwave, mask, and heating times. Beaded masks are a less expensive option than other methods, are more convenient than compresses done with a facecloth, and are commonly recommended by practitioners. There are numerous studies that have examined performance of commercially available warm compresses for treatment of MGD. Use the Bruder Hygienic Eyelid Sheets with the Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress to help treat dry eye symptoms, chalazion, and other eye irritations. The temperature of the mask was monitored every 500ms for 1 hour after removal from the microwave.Īverage temperatures achieved were 35.67☌ at 15 sec, 39.54 ☌ at 20 sec, 42.17 ☌ at 25 sec, 46.75 ☌ at 30 sec, 47.50 ☌ at 35 sec, 48.21 ☌ at 40 sec. After heating, the mask was placed with the outside of one eye pad down on a wooden surface, a temperature sensor (DS18B20, Maxim Integrated Products, San Jose, CA) was placed on top of the inside surface of the eye pad and the second eye pad was folded over on top of the temperature sensor, sandwiching the sensor between the inside surfaces of the two pads. The microwave time was set at 5 second increments between and including the extreme values specified by the manufacturer’s website (15-20 seconds, 20-25 seconds, and 20-30 seconds the last being printed on the package insert), with durations of 35 to 45 seconds added to examine the possible effect of exceeding the recommended heating time. The mask was microwaved for 7 different lengths of time, and 3 temperature trials were conducted for each heating duration. This study determined how the temperature of this device varies as a function of time in the microwave.Ī Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress was microwaved using a single residential microwave. The instructions for the device differ between the package insert and the manufacturer’s website. The Bruder mask is heated using a microwave oven. ![]() Only the Bruder compress contains patented MediBeads that can be hand washed when needed and will last 6-9 months with frequent daily use.The Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress is a treatment for Meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD). HAND-WASHABLE – Made with MediBeads technology that will not break down with repeated use and washing.No need to add water, no waiting and no mess! When microwaved, the absorbed water is released as clean soothing moist heat. PATENTED MEDIBEADS TECHNOLOGY – Water molecules are continuously absorbed from the air and stored inside the beads.EXTENDED HEAT – Unlike other materials that can dry out and release uneven heat, the Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress will maintain prescribed heat levels for 10-15-minute treatments while providing uniform moist heat.Simply microwave for 15-20 seconds and apply for 5-10 minutes or as prescribed by your doctor. MICROWAVE ACTIVATED – The easy-to-use compress delivers an effective moist heat treatment. ![]() They are available Over the Counter without a Prescription. The easy-to-use compress delivers an effective moist heat treatment. It works by opening oil glands and allowing natural oils to flow back into the eye relieving discomfort from aging, contact lenses, use of digital devices and more. The Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress is the #1 Doctor Recommended and all-natural proven way to bring fast acting relief to people suffering with symptoms of dry eye disease (DED), meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and blepharitis. Custom Bruder Healthcare moist heat eye compresses are now available in Charleston and at Herold’s Pharmacy! ![]()
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