Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the major cause of evaporative dry eye disease (EDED) and dysfunction is widely thought to mechanistically involve ductal hyperkeratinization, plugging and ...

The Pathology of Dry Eye Disease. British Journal of Ophthalmology. Meibomian gland changes are a gateway to dry eye disease, perpetuating a vicious double cycle of 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 ...

Researchers and experienced eye care providers are supporting the use of intense pulsed light to treat patients with meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye disease.Meibomian gland dysfunction ...

Environmental factors, like the weather, also play a role in disrupting that meibomian gland as well, leading to issues with the ocular surface. Age and gender also factor into the risk of dry eye ...

“We believe twice-weekly treatment with AZR-MD-001 has the potential to restore the normal flow of meibomian gland secretions and address the high unmet needs existing in eye health.

Some women are at higher risk for dry eye than men, thanks to hormonal changes. "Estrogen and androgen levels play a key role in regulating the function of the lacrimal and meibomian glands, which are ...

In MGD, the quantity or quality of oil the meibomian glands secrete into tears is deficient, causing tears to evaporate too quickly. Nichols’ study is examining both the structure of the tear film and ...

"Procedural treatments, such as punctal plugs, meibomian gland expression, or thermal pulsation therapy, are safe, quick, and effective, and can be considered at any stage," Dr. Brissette says.