Purpose To evaluate the effects of conventional treatment compared to use of Manuka Honey eye drops in the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction related dry eye disease.~Design Assessor-masked (Single blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the conventional treatment group to an interventional group using 16% Manuka Honey topical eye drops.~Methods Patients were randomized into two groups, one group given conventional treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction. The other group was given additional manuka honey 16% eye drops which are registered as a medical device by the australian FDA. SPEED score was taken at baseline and upon follow up. Multiple parameters were graded from slit lamp examination by a masked assessor. Results were compared from baseline to follow up date 3 weeks later.
Assessor-masked (Single blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the conventional treatment group to an interventional group using 16% Manuka Honey topical eye drops.