LipiScan and LipiView II (Johnson and Johnson Vision)

LipiScan, Dynamic Meibomian Imager

LipiScan is a compact, chair-side meibomian gland imager that uses high-resolution transillumination to capture detailed images of the upper and lower lid gland structure. Designed for integration into a high-volume dry eye practice, it produces consistent, shareable meibomian gland images to support patient education, treatment planning, and longitudinal monitoring of gland atrophy or recovery.

• High-definition infrared transillumination of upper and lower lids
• Images stored and compared over time to document gland loss progression or treatment-induced improvement
• Compact desktop footprint, designed for exam lane integration
• Pairs naturally with LipiFlow treatment as a before-and-after documentation tool

LipiView II, Tear Film Interferometer

LipiView II measures lipid layer thickness (LLT) in real time using interferometry, quantifying how thick the outermost lipid layer of the tear film is across 20 seconds of natural blinking. It also records blink dynamics, capturing partial blink rates that contribute to evaporative dry eye and MGD progression.

• Measures LLT from 0 to 100 nm with high repeatability
• Partial blink rate detection, an often-overlooked driver of evaporative dry eye
• Average LLT and blink report generated automatically
• Supports pre-treatment documentation and post-LipiFlow outcome tracking

Clinical evidence

• Blackie et al. (2008), Cornea, Established LipiView interferometry as a reliable measure of lipid layer thickness correlating with meibomian gland expressibility and MGD severity. PubMed
• Korb & Blackie (2008), Eye & Contact Lens, Demonstrated that partial blink rate detected by LipiView is significantly elevated in MGD patients compared to controls and contributes to lipid layer thinning. PubMed
• Corneal Physician dry eye diagnostics review (2024), LipiView II and LipiScan highlighted as standard practice tools for lipid layer and meibomian gland assessment in dry eye clinics; considered essential pre-LipiFlow documentation. Corneal Physician

Manufacturer

LipiScan and LipiView are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Vision. Shop the LipiScan imager at Dry Eye Rescue

Availability

LipiScan and LipiView II are available manufacturer-direct through Johnson & Johnson Vision. They are commonly bundled with LipiFlow system purchases. Contact J&J Vision for demo scheduling and pricing.

Sources are linked inline above. Device descriptions reference FDA clearance status, published peer-reviewed studies, and manufacturer data. Clinical outcomes are not a guarantee of individual results. Review full prescribing information, the IFU, and FDA clearance documentation for each device before use.