Apparently, RF is being studied as a possible treatment for blepharitis.
http://www.revophth.com/content/c/36411/
“ Dr. Safran is currently evaluating radiofrequency and heat as potential treatments. “I’m currently exploring using the Pelleve radiofrequency system off-label to treat blepharitis/Demodex,” he says. [The manufacturer] Ellman made special hand pieces for me so that I can treat patients right up to the lid margin and try to kill Demodex with radiofrequency energy/heat. I’m not crazy about treating patients with tea tree oil. It’s messy, it’s smelly and it stings. I don’t think it’s the best way to kill these things, but it’s the best way we have. If you don’t stay on top of it, ultimately, they come right back,” he says.”
The treatment is currently being done on the lids up to the lash line, for cosmetic purposes. Anyone have any experience with this?
http://www.vancouverlaser.com/proced...ments/pelleve/
http://www.revophth.com/content/c/36411/
“ Dr. Safran is currently evaluating radiofrequency and heat as potential treatments. “I’m currently exploring using the Pelleve radiofrequency system off-label to treat blepharitis/Demodex,” he says. [The manufacturer] Ellman made special hand pieces for me so that I can treat patients right up to the lid margin and try to kill Demodex with radiofrequency energy/heat. I’m not crazy about treating patients with tea tree oil. It’s messy, it’s smelly and it stings. I don’t think it’s the best way to kill these things, but it’s the best way we have. If you don’t stay on top of it, ultimately, they come right back,” he says.”
The treatment is currently being done on the lids up to the lash line, for cosmetic purposes. Anyone have any experience with this?
http://www.vancouverlaser.com/proced...ments/pelleve/
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