Reading Speed Research Articles

Music literacy improves reading skills via bilateral orthographic development

Considerable evidence suggests that musical education induces structural and functional neuroplasticity in the brain. This study aimed to explore the potential impact of such changes on word-reading proficiency. We investigated whether musical training promotes the development of uncharted orthographic regions in the right hemisphere leading to better reading abilities. A total of 60 healthy, right-handed culturally matched professional musicians and controls took part in this research. They were categorised as normo-typical readers based on their reading speed (syl/sec) and subdivided into two groups of relatively good and poor readers. High density EEG/ERPs were recorded while participants engaged in a note or letter detection task. Musicians were more fluent in word, non-word and text reading tests, and faster in detecting both notes and words. They also exhibited greater N170 and P300 responses, and target-non target differences for words than controls. Similarly, good readers showed larger N170 and P300 responses than poor readers. Increased reading skills were associated to a bilateral activation of the occipito/temporal cortex, during music and word reading. Source reconstruction also showed a reduced activation of the left fusiform gyrus, and of areas devoted to attentional/ocular shifting in poor vs. good readers, and in controls vs. musicians. Data suggest that music literacy acquired early in time can shape reading circuits by promoting the specialization of a right-sided reading area, whose activity was here associated with enhanced reading proficiency. In conclusion, music literacy induces measurable neuroplastic changes in the left and right OT cortex responsible for improved word reading ability.

Somatostatin Receptor Imaging with [18F]FET-βAG-TOCA PET/CT and [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-Peptide PET/CT in Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Prospective, Phase 2 Comparative Study.

There is a clinical need for 18F-labeled somatostatin analogs for the imaging of neuroendocrine tumors (NET), given the limitations of using [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-peptides, particularly with regard to widespread accessibility. We have shown that [18F]fluoroethyl-triazole-[Tyr3]-octreotate ([18F]FET-βAG-TOCA) has favorable dosimetry and biodistribution. As a step toward clinical implementation, we conducted a prospective, noninferiority study of [18F]FET-βAG-TOCA PET/CT compared with [68Ga]Ga-DOTA- peptide PET/CT in patients with NET. Methods: Forty-five patients with histologically confirmed NET, grades 1 and 2, underwent PET/CT imaging with both [18F]FET-βAG-TOCA and [68Ga]Ga-peptide performed within a 6-mo window (median, 77 d; range, 6-180 d). Whole-body PET/CT was conducted 50 min after injection of 165 MBq of [18F]FET-βAG-TOCA. Tracer uptake was evaluated by comparing SUVmax and tumor-to-background ratios at both lesion and regional levels by 2 unblinded, experienced readers. A randomized, blinded reading of both scans was also then undertaken by 3 experienced readers, and consensus was assessed at a regional level. The ability of both tracers to visualize liver metastases was also assessed. Results: A total of 285 lesions were detected on both imaging modalities. An additional 13 tumor deposits were seen in 8 patients on [18F]FET-βAG-TOCA PET/CT, and [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-peptide PET/CT detected an additional 7 lesions in 5 patients. Excellent correlation in SUVmax was observed between both tracers (r = 0.91; P < 0.001). No difference was observed between median SUVmax across regions, except in the liver, where the median tumor-to-background ratio of [18F]FET-βAG-TOCA was significantly lower than that of [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-peptide (2.5 ± 1.9 vs. 3.5 ± 2.3; P < 0.001). Conclusion: [18F]FET-βAG-TOCA was not inferior to [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-peptide in visualizing NET and may be considered in routine clinical practice given the longer half-life and availability of the cyclotron-produced fluorine radioisotope.

Structure-function relationship of reading performance in patients with early to moderate glaucoma.

To assess reading performance in patients with mild to moderate primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), and to determine the relationship between reading ability and visual field (VF), microperimetry, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) parameters. Reading performance of 30 POAG patients examined by the Minnesota Reading Acuity Chart (MNREAD) was compared to that of 21 age-matched controls collected from Ankara University in Turkey. Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) 24-2 SITA Standard and 10-2 patterns, and microperimetry were used for VF measurements. All subjects underwent OCT analysis for retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFLT), optic nerve head (ONH) measurements, and ganglion cell inner plexiform layer thickness (GCIPLT). The linear relationship between reading parameters and VF, microperimetry, and OCT parameters was investigated. Univariate and multiple logistic regression models were used to identify the risk factors for glaucoma. In POAG patients, maximum reading speed (MRS) had a significant association with average rim area, mean cup-to-disc ratio (CDR), and cup volume (p < 0.05, for all). Decreased MRS was associated with thinner average GCIPLT and inferotemporal, superior, and inferior GCIPLT quadrants (p < 0.05, for all). Global index values for the HFA 24-2/10-2 tests, microperimetry, and ONH/RNFLT parameters had no correlation with reading performance. After accounting for the better and worse eyes, gender, education, age, and visual acuity of the glaucoma patients, MRS score was 23 units lower in the worse eye (p = 0.009), critical print size (CPS) was 0.21 units larger in the better eye (p = 0.03) and 0.25 units larger in the worse eye (p < 0.001), reading accesibility index (ACC) was 0.11 units lower in the better eye (p = 0.02) and 0.13 units lower in the worse eye (p = 0.002), and RA was 0.13 units higher in the worse eye (p = 0.003) of POAG patients. POAG had significantly lower reading performance when compared to healthy subjects. Reading speed was associated with decreased macular GCIPLT indicating that reading performance may be affected in the earlier stages of the disease.

Scaffolding comprehension with reading while listening and the role of reading speed and text complexity

AbstractAudiobooks allow language learners to read and listen to the same text simultaneously; yet the effects of this bimodal input (written and spoken) on learners’ comprehension have been inconsistent, suggesting that the conditions under which audiobooks can help comprehension are not well understood. As such, I explored silent reading speed and text complexity as two potential variables that moderate reading‐while‐listening (RWL) comprehension. In a within‐participant design, 46 English learners in an American university read, listened to, and simultaneously read and listened to two complexity versions of a fictional text. Mixed‐effects regression modeling revealed that participants comprehended better in the RWL conditions than in the listening‐only conditions, echoing findings from the captions literature. This effect was moderated by neither silent reading speed nor text complexity. There were also no main effects between RWL and reading‐only conditions, indicating limitations in the use of audiobooks in language classrooms to promote written text comprehension.

Derivational Morphology Training in French-Speaking, 9- to 14- Year-Old Children and Adolescents With Developmental Dyslexia: Does it Improve Morphological Awaraness, Reading and Spelling Outcome Measures?

Children with developmental dyslexia (DD) display partially preserved morphology skills which they rely upon for reading and spelling. Therefore, we conducted explicit and intensive training of derivational morphology in individuals with DD, ages 9 to 14 years, in order to assess its effect on: morphological awareness, reading (speed and accuracy), and spelling. Our pre-posttest design included a group trained in derivational morphology and a group of children who continued their business-as-usual rehabilitation program with their speech-language therapist. Results showed effects on morphological awareness and on the spelling of complex words, with a large between-group effect size for trained items and a large to moderate effect size for untrained items. All these gains tended to be maintained over time on the delayed posttest, 2 months later. For reading, the results were more contrasted, with large between-group effect sizes for accuracy and speed for trained items, reducing to a small effect for accuracy on the delayed posttest. For untrained items, small effects were observed on accuracy (at both posttests) but not on speed. These results are very promising and argue in favor of using derivational morphology as a medium to improve literacy skills in French-speaking children and adolescents with DD.

Efficacy of Neuro-Optometric visual rehabilitation in Homonymous Hemianopia

ABSTRACT Objectives To assess oculomotor dysfunction and the effectiveness of neuro-optometric visual rehabilitation in improving oculomotor parameters in participants with homonymous hemianopia. Materials and Methods Fifty subjects diagnosed with homonymous hemianopia (HH), referred through the neuro-ophthalmology department, were recruited for the study. All the subjects underwent a detailed neuro-optometric evaluation that included testing for sensory, visuo-motor and oculomotor functions. Subjects with homonymous hemianopia were then prescribed with yoked prisms and were randomized to two treatments at one month, namely group 1: yoked prisms (n = 15) and group 2: yoked prisms with in-office visual search training (n = 15). Results The mean ± SD age of the subjects was 46 ± 12 years. Subjects with HH exhibited a significant delay in the completion time, response and accuracy of tasks on proactive, saccadic and visual search parameters using the SVI compared to age-matched controls (Independent t-test, p < 0.05). A significant improvement in the reading speed and visual search parameters (RM ANOVA, p < 0.001) was seen post neuro-optometric visual rehabilitation with both yoked prisms and SVI. Statistically significant differences were observed in the reaction time of the visual search paradigms between the two rehabilitative modalities yoked (group1), yoked and SVI (group2) (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.001), with the group 2 showing better visual search performance outcomes compared to group 1 (yoked). Conclusion Visual search parameters among participants with homonymous hemianopia improved following combined rehabilitation (yoked prisms and visual search trainng).

Effect of lake waves on manoeuvring performance of a model ship

ABSTRACT In this study, we investigate how natural environmental conditions affect a training vessel using a ‘mathematical model of wind and wave’ specific to Lake Silm near Kamionka, Poland. Wind and wave measurements on the lake were conducted. We present the vessel’s trajectory under varying conditions: navigating in restricted waters simulating port conditions with speed readings, and during propeller operation. The control system of the nonlinear autonomous object employed two controllers: a linear matrix inequality controller and an overriding trajectory controller. We assess the impact of nonlinearities in the measured waves. It is shown that the maximum entropy probability distribution conforms more closely to the empirical frequency histogram than the Gaussian distribution. The wave height probability distributions diverge from Rayleigh distributions, indicating slight nonlinear effects. These results enhance the mathematical model of Silm Lake’s wave dynamics.

PECULARITIES OF TEACHING READING (SKIMMING) IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

This article emphasizes the importance of a differentiated approach to teaching reading, specifically focusing on skimming reading in middle and senior classes. It addresses psycholinguistic, didactic, and methodological aspects and offers a set of exercises for pre-text, text, and post-text stages. The content is valuable for English language teachers in senior classes.

Comparison of methods for optimizing the speed of reading/writing drives

The objects of this study are data storage devices of various types and levels of complexity, as well as the principles of their operation. They are complex technical systems that include many components and are characterized by a high degree of integration. The subject of the research is to study the main characteristics of hard drives and solid-state drives. Their structure, functional features, principles of operation and ways of optimization are important. The purpose of the study is to determine the most effective methods for optimizing the operation of these devices. This includes aspects such as memory management, load balancing, power management, and others. The results of this research can be used to improve data efficiency, improve the performance of data storage systems and create new technologies in this area. This study examines the performance of various disk storage solutions through a series of tests aimed at understanding speed and dependence on external factors. The main conclusions of the study reflect the importance of the integrated use of optimization approaches to improve the speed of reading and writing data. Optimizing the processes of reading and writing data is critically important for modern high-performance computing systems, as well as for applications that require quick access to large amounts of information. The improved techniques used in the course of the study contribute to a significant increase in the performance of data storage devices. They take into account the specifics of various types of storage devices, including hard drives and solid-state drives, and offer optimization approaches that take into account their unique characteristics. Overall, the results of this study provide valuable insights into the principles of optimizing data storage, and they can serve as a basis for developing new strategies and solutions in this important area of information technology. This study represents a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of optimizing data reading and writing processes, and its findings may have long-term implications for the development of data storage technologies.

Long-term functional swallowing and speech outcomes after transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer.

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has emerged as a minimally invasive approach for oropharyngeal cancer, aiming to improve functional preservation and reduce morbidity. However, the long-term effects on speech and swallowing, crucial aspects of quality of life, remain unclear. This study investigates the long-term functional swallowing and speech outcomes of TORS for oropharyngeal cancer. We retrospectively reviewed 41 patients diagnosed with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma who underwent TORS from 2010 to 2018. Tongue mobility, articulation, verbal diadochokinesis, reading speed, and modified barium swallowing tests were performed 2-3 years post-operatively to assess long-term speech and swallowing function. The mean age was 57.7 ± 9.9 years, and the male to female ratio was 34:7. The palatine tonsil was the most common tumor site (73.2%), followed by the base of tongue (22.0%). Concurrent neck dissection was performed in 97.6% of patients, and adjuvant radiation or chemoradiation was administered to 36 patients (87.8%). Tongue mobility, articulation, verbal diadochokinesis, and reading speed were comparable to normal population. Modified barium swallowing tests revealed acceptable outcomes in most patients; only one patient (2.4%) required a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube. Notably, no permanent tracheostomies were necessary. Long-term speech and swallowing functions were preserved in most patients treated with TORS for oropharyngeal cancer. TORS is an excellent treatment modality for oropharyngeal cancer in terms of functional outcomes.

Speed Reading: Tips for understanding reading in an easy way

Reading is the process by which readers construct meaning by combining information from a text with their prior knowledge. It is a valuable ability that is closely tied to others such as speaking, listening, and writing. Reading is a critical component of language skills since it is the most practical skill in everyday life. In the English context, most readers struggle because they lack and are unfamiliar with efficient tools for understanding the meaning of the text. In addition, many EFL students continue to struggle with reading comprehension due to ineffective reading practices. As a result, this article offers suggestions for simple approaches to comprehend reading material.

Reading experience drives L2 reading speed development: a longitudinal study of EAL reading habits

IntroductionThe present longitudinal study tested the hypotheses that (i) learners become faster readers after intensive English language instruction, and that (ii) learners who read more English texts tend to make larger gains in reading speed.MethodsStudy participants were 142 L1 Cantonese or Mandarin English learners enrolled in an eight-month university bridging program. Participants completed a reading habits log each week, reporting information about their reading activity, including the type of texts they read, the amount of time they spent reading each text, and the number of pages they read.ResultsIt was found that English language learners spent less time reading per page of text by program end, as shown by a significant linear weekly increase in reading speed. Critically, there was also a significant effect of reading experience: learners who read more pages of text than their peers during the bridging program tended to make the largest net gains in reading speed.DiscussionThe results support the idea that reading experience is a factor that contributes to reading speed development in English language learners.

Relationship of Topographic Distribution of Macular Atrophy Secondary to Neovascular AMD and Reading Performance.

The purpose of this study was to provide a topographical assessment of macular atrophy in successfully treated neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) eyes to investigate determinants of monocular reading performance. A total of 60 participants (60 eyes) with previously treated neovascular AMD and absence of optical coherence tomography (OCT) signs of exudation were enrolled. Reading performance was assessed monocularly using Radner charts. The following variables were obtained: (i) the reading acuity was defined as the logarithm of the reading acuity determination (LogRAD), at the smallest sentence, a patient is able to read in less than 30 seconds; (ii) the maximum reading speed was defined as the fastest time achieved and is calculated in words per minute (wpm). OCT images were reviewed for the presence of macular atrophy within the central, 4 inner and 4 outer Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) grid subfields. Contributory factors affecting reading performance were examined using univariable and multivariable linear mixed model considering reading acuity and reading speed as dependent variables. Median (interquartile range [IQR]) values were 0.53 (IQR = 0.17) LogRAD for reading acuity, and 144 (60) wpm for maximum reading speed. Thirty-five out of 60 (58.3%) eyes were characterized by the presence of macular atrophy. In multiple regression analysis, reading acuity was significantly associated with presence of macular atrophy in the foveal central circle (P = 0.024). Conversely, the maximum reading speed was associated with presence of macular atrophy in the inner-right ETDRS subfield (P = 0.005). We showed a significant relationship between presence and location of macular atrophy and reading performance in neovascular AMD.

Evaluation of the quality and the productivity of neuroradiological reading of multiple sclerosis follow-up MRI scans using an intelligent automation software

PurposeThe assessment of multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions on follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is tedious, time-consuming, and error-prone. Automation of low-level tasks could enhance the radiologist in this work. We evaluate the intelligent automation software Jazz in a blinded three centers study, for the assessment of new, slowly expanding, and contrast-enhancing MS lesions.MethodsIn three separate centers, 117 MS follow-up MRIs were blindly analyzed on fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR), pre- and post-gadolinium T1-weighted images using Jazz by 2 neuroradiologists in each center. The reading time was recorded. The ground truth was defined in a second reading by side-by-side comparison of both reports from Jazz and the standard clinical report. The number of described new, slowly expanding, and contrast-enhancing lesions described with Jazz was compared to the lesions described in the standard clinical report.ResultsA total of 96 new lesions from 41 patients and 162 slowly expanding lesions (SELs) from 61 patients were described in the ground truth reading. A significantly larger number of new lesions were described using Jazz compared to the standard clinical report (63 versus 24). No SELs were reported in the standard clinical report, while 95 SELs were reported on average using Jazz. A total of 4 new contrast-enhancing lesions were found in all reports. The reading with Jazz was very time efficient, taking on average 2min33s ± 1min0s per case. Overall inter-reader agreement for new lesions between the readers using Jazz was moderate for new lesions (Cohen kappa = 0.5) and slight for SELs (0.08).ConclusionThe quality and the productivity of neuroradiological reading of MS follow-up MRI scans can be significantly improved using the dedicated software Jazz.

Emergency department CT examinations demonstrate no evidence of early viral circulation at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic—a multicentre epidemiological study

BackgroundBiological studies suggested that the COVID-19 outbreak in France occurred before the first official diagnosis on January 24, 2020. We investigated this controversial topic using a large collection of chest CTs performed throughout French emergency departments within 6 months before the 1st lockdown.ResultsOverall, 49,311 consecutive patients (median age: 60 years, 23,636/49,311 [47.9%] women) with available chest CT images and reports from 61 emergency departments between September 1, 2020, and March 16, 2020 (day before the 1st French lockdown), were retrospectively included in this multicentre study. In the macroscopic analysis of reports automatically (labelled for presence of ground glass opacities [GGOs], reticulations, and bilateral and subpleural abnormalities), we found a significant breakpoint on February 17, 2020, for the weekly time series with 1, 2 and ≥ 3 of these 4 radiological features, with 146/49,311 (0.3%) patients showing bilateral abnormalities and ground glass opacities (GGOs) from that day. According to radiologists, 22/146 (15.1%) CT images showed typical characteristics of COVID-19, including 4/146 (2.7%) before February 2020. According to hospital records, one patient remained without microbial diagnosis, two patients had proven influenza A and one patient had concomitant influenza A and mycoplasma infection.ConclusionThese results suggest that SARS-CoV-2 was not circulating in the areas covered by the 61 emergency departments involved in our study before the official beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in France. In emergency patients, the strong resemblance among mycoplasma, influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 lung infections on chest CT and the nonspecificity of CT patterns in low prevalence periods is stressed.Critical relevance statementWe proposed here an innovative approach to revisit a controversial ‘real’ start of the COVID-19 pandemic in France based on (1) a population-level approach combining text mining, time series analysis and an epidemiological dataset and (2) a patient-level approach with careful retrospective reading of chest CT scans complemented by analysis of samples performed contemporarily to the chest CT. We showed no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 was actively circulating in France before February 2020.Graphical

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Cepat

The era of globalization demands the ability to read quickly as a crucial skill in facing the rapid growth of information. Speed reading is not just about speed, but also maintaining understanding of the reading content. This journal reviews the concept of speed reading, inhibiting factors, benefits, and strategies for increasing reading speed. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a focus on data collection and analysis. The results show that speed reading involves speed without compromising content understanding. Inhibitory factors involve vocalization, lip movements, head movements, finger pointing, regression, and subvocalization. Strategies to overcome inhibition include reducing physical movements, minimizing vocalizations, and strengthening self-confidence. The goals of speed reading involve efficiency in getting a general impression, finding specific information, and saving time. Increasing reading speed can be achieved through applying methods, focusing on relevant aspects, and avoiding inhibiting habits. This journal presents a comprehensive view to help individuals optimize their speed reading skills.

Tracking e-reading behavior: uncovering the effects of task context, electronic experience, and motivation

Although electronic reading of fiction has become mainstream, little is known about how electronic texts are read, and whether this behavior is connected to readers’ motivation or experience reading electronically. To address this gap, sixty undergraduate students’ reading behavior was tracked while reading a 15-page short story. A novel method was used to study participants’ frequency of task-switching, their reading speed, and navigational patterns unobtrusively, outside of the lab. Reading behavior was analyzed by two multilevel models to assess (1) whether variance in behavior could be predicted by the task context, such as location in text or timing of reading sessions, and (2) whether behavior was connected to participants’ situational motivation to read the short story, their contextual motivation toward reading as an activity, or their task-relevant electronic experience. Our results showed that highly experienced and avid readers reacted to text difficulty more adaptively, indicating that motivation and electronic experience may have a key role in supporting comprehension. In contrast, situational motivation was not associated with reading behavior, contrary to our expectations. These findings provide a significant contribution to our understanding of e-reading, which can be used as a foundation to support recreational reading engagement on digital devices.

Enhancing the Functional Performance of Patients with Late-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration Implanted with a Miniature Telescope using Rehabilitation Training.

In this work, our aim is to report the functional outcomes of cataract surgery with smaller-incision new-generation miniature telescope (SING IMT) implantation followed by rehabilitation training in patients with central visual loss due to late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This retrospective study included patients who were monocularly implanted with SING IMT and then followed a rehabilitation program based on 6 biweekly sessions focused on visual abilities, reading, writing, visual motor integration and mobility. A total of 11 participants were included in this study. Reading acuity (RA), reading speed (RS), and fixation stability (FS) were assessed biweekly at 6-, 8-, 10-, 12-, 14-, and 16-week follow-up visits after SING IMT implantation and at a final assessment at 24weeks. Best-corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) was also measured at baseline and at the same postoperative timepoints. Mean baseline BCDVA was 12.5 ± 8.6 letter score. Both RA and RS were found to be significantly improved from the first rehabilitation session (6weeks after surgery) to the last session (24weeks after surgery). At the end of the rehabilitation program, mean RA was 0.45 ± 0.19 LogMAR and mean RS was 30.9 ± 17.6 words per minute. Moreover, all patients achieved a FS of 15s or more after the last rehabilitation session. Most patients (55%) achieved an improvement of 15 letters in BCDVA at the end of the study. This study suggests that rehabilitation training can improve visual functions of patients with late-stage AMD implanted with SING IMT in real-world tasks such as reading skills.

Design of an SRAM-bitcell with enhanced self-recoverability from soft errors for space and critical terrestrial applications

SSoft errors like single event upset (SEU) and single event double node upset (SEDNU) are significant issues with SRAM-based memory used not only under high radiation environments but also for modern lower technology nodes. The reduction in modern technology may give a higher charge-sharing effect among nodes. The charge-sharing effect means the disturbance on one node may affect the other neighboring nodes. There are many SRAM cells that have been proposed that give single node upset resilience, but very few can solve the charge sharing effect issue or SEDNU. In this paper, a 14T radiation-hardened-based SRAM cell has been proposed to overcome single node upset at any nodes and SEDNU upset at its storage nodes. Simulation results show that only DNUSRM and proposed SRAM give 0% probability of logical flipping. So, out of all compared SRAM cells only DNUSRM and the proposed cell are SEDNU tolerant. The proposed cell gives 50.6%, 22.5%, 0.74%, 17.91%, 60.0%, -19.1%, -5.46%, 25.7%, and 5.22% better total power, area, read speed, write speed, sensitive area, critical charge, hold stability, read stability, and write stability compared to DNUSRM cell. Hence, the better balance among the parameters makes the proposed SRAM more suitable for space and critical terrestrial applications.

Impact of TearCare on Reading Speed in Patients with Dry Eye Disease.

To evaluate the impact of TearCare (TC) treatment on clinical, quality of life, and functional visual outcome metrics in patients with dry eye disease (DED) and meibomian gland disease (MGD). This is a prospective, single-center clinical trial. Adults with MGD and a DED diagnosis and tear break-up time (TBUT) <10seconds were included. All subjects had at least 20/40 vision and no surgery or new treatment for DED within 60 days prior to enrollment. All patients had one baseline visit prior to undergoing TC and one follow-up visit 1 month after TC. At each visit, the meibomian gland secretion score (MGSS), TBUT, and corneal fluorescein staining (KFL) were assessed. DED symptoms were evaluated using the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire, Visual Function Questionnaire 25 (VFQ-25), and the Fatigue Severity Scale. Reading speed was determined through the International Reading Speed Texts (IReST), Minnesota Low Vision Reading Test (MNREAD), and Wilkins Rate of Reading Test (WRRT). Thirty-two subjects were included. The average age was 55.9 years. Sixteen (52%) participants had a clinically significant improvement in reading speed after treatment with TC, defined as >10 words per minute increase in their IReST score. Improvement on the IReST and the MNREAD reached statistical significance (p = 0.012 and p = 0.028, respectively). OSDI scores significantly decreased and VFQ-25 scores significantly increased after TC treatment (p < 0.001). All of the clinical exam parameters showed statistically significant improvements after treatment (p < 0.001). TC is an effective treatment both clinically and with respect to visual function. Patients who had TC exhibited improvements in quality of life and improved reading speed after a single treatment. This treatment should be frequently considered and utilized to reduce the disease burden of DED related to MGD.