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Abstract Title:

Randomized masked trial of the clinical efficacy of MGO Manuka Honey microemulsion eye cream for the treatment of blepharitis.

Abstract Source:

Ocul Surf. 2019 Nov 20. Epub 2019 Nov 20. PMID: 31759183

Abstract Author(s):

Jennifer P Craig, Andrea Cruzat, Isabella M Y Cheung, Grant A Watters, Michael T M Wang

Article Affiliation:

Jennifer P Craig

Abstract:

PURPOSE: To assess the clinical efficacy of a novel MGO Manuka Honey microemulsion (MHME) eye cream for the management of blepharitis.

METHODS: Fifty-three participants (32 females, 21 males; mean ± SD age, 60 ± 12 years) with clinical signs of blepharitis were enrolled in a prospective, investigator-masked, randomized, paired-eye trial. The MHME eye cream (Manuka Health New Zealand) was applied to the closed eyelids of one eye (randomized) overnight for 3 months. Visual acuity, ocularsurface characteristics, symptoms and tear film parameters were assessed at baseline, day 30, and day 90. Eyelid swab microbiology cultures were evaluated at baseline and day 90.

RESULTS: Baseline measurements did not differ between treated and control eyes (all p > 0.05). Significant reductions in SANDE and SPEED symptomology scores were detected in treated eyes on days 30 and 90 (all p < 0.05), while clinical improvements in non-invasive tear film breakup time, lipid layer thickness, and inferior lid wiper epitheliopathy were observed on day 90 (all p < 0.05). Following the 3-month treatment period, ocular Demodex, Corynebacterium macginleyi, Propionibacterium acnes, and Staphylococcus epidermidis load decreased significantly in treated eyes (all p ≤ 0.001). There were no changes in visual acuity during the 90-day period (all p > 0.05), and no major adverse events were reported.

CONCLUSION: Topical overnight application of the MHME eye cream effected significant improvements in ocular surface symptomology, tear film stability and lipid layer thickness, and reduced lid margin staining, ocular Demodex and bacterial load. The favourable clinical efficacy and tolerability profile suggests promise for the MHME eye cream as a treatment for blepharitis management.

TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ACTRN12616000539437.

Study Type : Human Study

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