{"product_id":"skin-hair-analysis-products-c-k-scientific-products-other-devices-meibometer-mb-560-measure-meibomian-lipids","title":"Meibometer MB 560 - Measure Meibomian Lipids","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"uk-grid-margin uk-grid uk-grid-stack\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-width-1-1@m uk-first-column\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1 class=\"uk-h1 uk-text-primary\"\u003eMeibometer\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e MB 560 \u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-grid-margin uk-grid\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 class=\"uk-margin-remove-top uk-h3\"\u003eInteresting Device to Measure the Lacrimal Fluid's Lipid Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLipids produced by the Meibomian glands keep the moisture of the tear fluid, thereby prevent the eyes from drying and keep them clear with comfortable vision. The typical dry eye problem is caused when the lipid production at the Meibomian glands is disrupted. The tear film becomes destabilized and can break down quickly, creating dry spots on the surface of the eyes. The Meibometer\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e is the \u003cspan\u003efirst and only\u003c\/span\u003e measurement tool worldwide offering an \u003cspan\u003einteresting and unique approach\u003c\/span\u003e to assess this deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 class=\"el-title uk-margin\"\u003eAdvantages of the Meibometer®\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-content uk-margin\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul id=\"js-b35\" class=\"uk-switcher\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuick and easy\u003c\/span\u003e handling of the foil strip for collecting the lacrimal fluid.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable and \u003cspan\u003ereproducible measurement\u003c\/span\u003e with the strip slider of the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay of the lipid content results in the software.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInterface and power supply by USB connection, no extra power supply needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSome interesting \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.courage-khazaka.de\/images\/Downloads\/Studien\/Studies_Meibometer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eliterature\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e performed with the device exists.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-content uk-margin\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-content uk-margin\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\"\u003eMeasurement Principle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-content uk-panel uk-margin-top\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe measurement is based on grease spot photometry. The Meibometer® strip consisting of the well-established \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.courage-khazaka.de\/en\/?view=article\u0026amp;id=151:sebumeter-e\u0026amp;catid=16:alle-produkte\"\u003eSebumeter®\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"photometric evaluation of the Sebumeter® tape\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Meibometer-insert-strip.jpg?v=1723214973\" alt=\"Meibometer insert strip\" width=\"105\" height=\"191\"\u003e                     \u003ca class=\"wfpopup wf-mediabox-has-float wf-zoom-image\" title=\"Meibometer® Software\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Meibometer-software-MPA.jpg?v=1723214978\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Meibometer® Software\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Meibometer-software-MPA.jpg?v=1723214978\" alt=\"Meibometer software MPA CTplus\" width=\"262\" height=\"192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 class=\"el-title uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom\"\u003eFields of Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-content uk-panel uk-margin-top\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several applications in human and veterinary ophthalmologic basic research where the sebum content of the lacrimal fluid is of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is important for basic research on the Meibomian glands and the tear film.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is used for basic research of the course of eye diseases, especially the dry eye syndrome.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is important for \u003cspan\u003eefficacy testing of pharmaceutical and the safety testing of cosmetic products\u003c\/span\u003e (e.g. eye care, contact lenses and decorative cosmetics).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTypical claims\u003c\/span\u003e (examples) substantiated with the Meibometer\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e: against “dry eye”, for sensitive skin, anti-irritation, soothing, tolerable, anti-allergic, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecial application: assessing the sebum easily and conveniently on parted hair with an optional applicator -\u003c\/span\u003e ideal for R\u0026amp;D of hair care products (claim support and efficacy testing) as well as dermatological basic research\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral information on \"Dry Eye\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/170743.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aao.org\/publications\/eyenet\/201107\/cornea.cfm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.aao.org\/publications\/eyenet\/201107\/cornea.cfm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mydryeyes.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.mydryeyes.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allaboutvision.com\/conditions\/dryeye.htm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.allaboutvision.com\/conditions\/dryeye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dryeyezone.com\/encyclopedia\/mgd.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.dryeyezone.com\/encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"wfpopup wf-mediabox-has-float wf-zoom-image\" title=\"Messung des Lipidgehaltes der Tränenflüssigkeit\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Meibometer-animal.jpg?v=1723214984\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Messung des Lipidgehaltes der Tränenflüssigkeit\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Meibometer-animal.jpg?v=1723214984\" alt=\"Meibometer animal\" width=\"215\" height=\"196\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e      \u003ca class=\"wfpopup wf-mediabox-has-float wf-zoom-image\" title=\"Meibometer®-strip with special applicator to measure sebum on the scalp between hair\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Meibometer-strip-scalp.jpg?v=1723214990\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Meibometer®-strip with special applicator to measure sebum on the scalp between hair\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Meibometer-strip-scalp.jpg?v=1723214990\" alt=\"Meibometer strip scalp\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 class=\"el-title uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom\" style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-content uk-panel uk-margin-top\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e: 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\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eComputer\u003c\/span\u003e: Windows® 10, USB 2.0\/3.0, performance must meet system requirements (please ask for computer requirements).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nTechnical changes may be made without prior notice.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin-small\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin-small uk-margin-remove-top uk-text-center\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-flex-middle uk-grid-small uk-child-width-auto 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