Yoshitomi Meibomian Gland Compressor (MGC) angled curved jaws with smooth surfaces, 8.5 cm.
This instrument was invented by Fumiaki Yoshitomi, MD, to drain meibum from dysfunctional meibomian glands (MGD) effectively. Under topical anesthesia, the eyelids are opened lightly with fingers. Then with the Meibomian Gland Compressor, the affected lid margin is gently squeezed at its anterior and posterior surface to express meibum from dysfunctional meibomian glands (MGD).
The special angles of the MGC allow the surgeon to easily insert and position the tips over the eyelid parallel to the lid margin. The broad, smooth jaws are then used to atraumatically compress the glands – relieving any occlusions with minimal pain to the patient.
MGC is user friendly an allows treatment of both upper eyelid or lower eyelid and working from either a temporal or nasal approach. Due to the curvature of the jaws, surgeaon can keep his/her comfortable position during the procedure.
