This prospective, randomized, controlled, single-masked, multi-center treatment study will recruit 200 subjects with dry eye disease (OSDI Score of ≥23, TBUT of ≤7 seconds in both eyes, Meibomian gland obstruction in both eyes based on a total Meibomian Gland Secretion Score ≤12 in each eye and best corrected visual acuity of 20/100 or better in both eyes). Subject will be at least 22 years of age with reports of dry eye symptoms within the past 3 months, having to use artificial tears or lubricants regularly over the past month to relieve dry eye symptoms and willingness to comply with the study procedures and follow-up for 12 months.
All subjects will complete an informed consent form indicating their voluntary participation in the study.
Study Measurements will be made at baseline (Day 0 - randomization to TearCare or Warm Compress/Lid Massage) and at Day 1, Week 1, and Months 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12.
