ZEST Blepharoexfoliation (Zocular products)
ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment) is a medically developed in-office blepharoexfoliation procedure designed to remove biofilm, debris, and Demodex from the eyelid margins - an essential component in the treatment of anterior blepharitis, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), and dry eye disease.
The non-invasive treatment targets the root causes of ocular surface inflammation by physically and chemically exfoliating the lid margins using a proprietary okra-based gel formulation.
ZEST is intended for patients suffering from:
Chronic anterior or posterior blepharitis
Demodex blepharitis
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
Dry Eye Disease (especially evaporative)
Contact lens discomfort due to lid margin disease
Recurrent chalazia or hordeola
It can be used as a standalone therapy or adjunctively with other treatments such as Lumenis OptiLIGHT IPL, meibomian gland expression, topical antimicrobials, or immunomodulators (e.g., cyclosporine, lifitegrast).