Table 1.
Technical Specifications of the IPL and LLL Treatment
| Parameters | IPL (Eye-Light®) | LLL (MY MASK-E®) |
|---|---|---|
| Protective device | Yes | No |
| Patient position | Reclined in an armchair | Supine position |
| Type of application | 5 painless light shots | One mask |
| Treatment duration | 5 minutes | 15 minutes |
| Anatomic target | Lower lid | Upper and lower lids |
| Type of laser | High power (short, hot pulses of light) | Low power (long wavelength, red LED light) |
| Interaction with tissue | Photo-thermal | Photobiomodulation |
| Energy level delivered | Automatically customized treatments based on the the degree of skin pigmentation (subjectively evaluated with skin Fitzpatrick scale) and the severity of dry eye (determined by ME-CHECK® Screening). | |
Abbreviations: IPL, intense pulsed light; LLL, low level light; LED, light emitting diode.