Meibometer® MB 560

• The Measurement Principle

  The measurement is based on grease spot photometry. The Meibometer® strip consisting of the well-established Sebumeter® tape is brought into contact with the lacrimal fluid on the lower eyelid margin in form of a loop. It becomes transparent according to the lipid content of the tear film. Then the strip is inserted with the slider into the device and the transparency is measured by a photocell and shown as a curve. The peak of the light transmission of the curve represents the lipid content (where the loop has been in full contact with the lacrimal fluid) displayed as a bar/measurement value.

   

  

  

• Advantages of the Meibometer®

  • Quick and easy handling of the foil strip for collecting the lacrimal fluid.
  • Comfortable and reproducible measurement with the strip slider of the device.
  • Display of the lipid content results in the software.
  • Interface and power supply by USB connection, no extra power supply needed.
  • Some interesting literature performed with the device exists.
  • The Meibometer® is supported by the sophisticated and convenient software MPA CTplus.

  

• Fields of Application

  There are several applications in human and veterinary ophthalmologic basic research where the sebum content of the lacrimal fluid is of interest.

   

  • It is important for basic research on the Meibomian glands and the tear film.
  • It is used for basic research of the course of eye diseases, especially the dry eye syndrome.
  • It is important for efficacy testing of pharmaceutical and the safety testing of cosmetic products (e.g. eye care, contact lenses and decorative cosmetics).
  • Typical claims (examples) substantiated with the Meibometer®: against “dry eye”, for sensitive skin, anti-irritation, soothing, tolerable, anti-allergic, and more.
  • Special application: assessing the sebum easily and conveniently on parted hair with an optional applicator - ideal for R&D of hair care products (claim support and efficacy Meibometer strip scalptesting) as well as dermatological basic research.

  

  General information on „Dry Eye"

   

  www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/201107/cornea.cfm

   

  Video on the use of the Meibometer®:

  www.youtube.com/watch

   

   

   

  

• Technical Data

  Dimensions: 13 x 5 x 18.2 cm (+ 11 cm with extended slider)

  Power supply: via interface USB 2.0, type B connector

  Weight: 0.9 kg

  Measurement principle: photometrical

  Strip: Sebumeter® foil

   

  Computer: Windows® 10, USB 2.0/3.0, performance must meet system requirements (please ask for computer requirements).

   

  Technical changes may be made without prior notice.