Meibography improves care of patients with meibomian gland dysfunction

Meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD, is one of the most common causes of an abnormal tear film lipid layer and evaporative dry eye, with numerous risk factors reported. Its prevalence varies among countries from 20% to 60%, with one of the highest rates in Japan. It is characterized by terminal duct inspissation, truncation, obstruction and gland dropout, and/or qualitative and quantitative changes in the secretion of the glands.
Meibography — the imaging of the meibomian glands — is now a quick, comfortable point-of-care test that is becoming popular in practices (Read more...)

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