Arita Meibomian Gland Compressor
for atraumatic compression of meibomian glands

This new instrument has been designed by Dr. Reiko Arita of Saitama City, Japan to specifically address the issue of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). The special angles of the forceps allow the surgeon to easily insert and position the tips over the eyelid, parallel to the lid margin. The broad, smoothly polished jaws are then used to atraumatically compress the glands--gently expressing meibum from inflamed glands and relieving any occlusions with minimal pain to the patient. This instrument is appropriate for addressing an upper or lower eyelid as well as working from either a temporal or nasal approach.