Abstract Purpose : Low-level light therapy (LLLT) is a growing modality used in various fields of medicine. This study observed the effect of LLLT on the tear film and lower eye lids in meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) patients. Methods : The visual acuity (VA), lipid layer interference pattern (LP), non-invasive tear break up time (NIBUT), the lower eye lid-margins, […]
Effect of low-level light therapy in patients with dry eye: a prospective, randomized, observer-masked trial
Abstract To evaluate the efficacy of low-level light therapy (LLLT) with near-infrared light-emitting diodes (LED-LLLT) for the treatment of dry eye. 40 patients were randomly assigned with a 1:1 allocation ratio to receive LED-LLLT (LLLT group, n = 20) or placebo treatment (placebo group, n = 20). Patients in the LLLT group received LLLT twice a week for 3 […]
Myopia Control Effect of Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy in Chinese Children: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial
Abstract Purpose: Repeated low-level red-light (RLRL) therapy is an emerging treatment for myopia control. Nevertheless, previous studies are limited by open-label design. Our study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of RLRL therapy in controlling myopia progression compared to a sham device with only 10% of the original power. Design: Randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial. Participants: A […]
Bell’s palsy treated with photobiomodulation in an adolescent_ Rare case report and review
Abstract Background Bell’s palsy represents a peripheral unilateral facial nerve paralysis, being an acute, idiopathic disorder, which can affect children and adolescents. Some therapeutic approaches have been proposed including facial exercises, biofeedback, photobiomodulation, electrotherapy, massage, and thermotherapy. The present report documents a rare case of Bell’s palsy in an adolescent successfully treated with a new […]