Meibomian gland dysfunction ... lipid fluidity and a more rigid lipid on the tear film. Additionally, potential mechanical blockage of the gland may occur as seen in ARMGD with the epithelial ...

A panelist discusses how demodex blepharitis frequently co-occurs with other ocular surface conditions in younger patients, as illustrated by a 35-year-old contact lens wearer who presented with ...

A panelist discusses how treating ocular surface disease and demodex blepharitis before cataract surgery led to improved refractive measurements, resolved corneal staining, and enabled successful ...

Root cause identification The most common underlying cause of dry eye is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD ... substance crucial for maintaining tear film stability. The tear film covers the ...

The two main types are: Evaporative dry eyes: Characterized by a deficiency in the oily layer of your tear film, often due to dysfunction of your meibomian gland. Basically, it means your tears ...

“Air conditioning reduces indoor humidity drastically, accelerating tear evaporation,” explains ... especially inflammation and meibomian gland dysfunction, not just masking symptoms.” ...

However, some research suggests statin use may result in a deterioration of the eyelid’s oil-producing (meibomian) gland and the quality of meibum in the tear film, resulting in dry eye.