Tear film and meibomian gland parameters associated with the effectiveness of intense pulsed light therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction [PDF]
Scientific ReportsIntense Pulsed Light (IPL) is an effective treatment option for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). This study retrospectively examined the differences in tear film and MG-related parameters before IPL therapy between responsive and nonresponsive patients.
Reiko Arita, Shima Fukuoka
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Impact of lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% on disease severity in patients with Demodex blepharitis and meibomian gland disease [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicinePurposeTo evaluate the impact of lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25%, compared to vehicle, on disease severity in patients with Demodex blepharitis and meibomian gland disease.MethodsThis post-hoc analysis pooled data from two prospective, randomized ...
Bridgitte Shen Lee +4 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Tear Film Stability and Meibomian Gland Function in Digital Device Users Versus Nonusers [PDF]
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Prolonged digital device use is increasingly linked to ocular surface disorders, yet objective comparisons of tear film stability and meibomian gland function between users and nonusers remain limited. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional
Preetha Balaji +4 more
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Meibomian gland dysfunction in patients with thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundMeibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) secondary to thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) represents a significant pathogenic mechanism in dry eye disease.
Yanling Lu, Yongran Li, Tulong Lin
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CLINICAL EFFICACY OF EYELID MARGIN DEEP CLEANING COMBINED WITH INTENSE PULSED LIGHT IN TREATMENT OF DEMODEX BLEPHARITIS [PDF]
精准医学杂志, 2023 Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of eyelid margin deep cleaning combined with intense pulsed light (IPL) in the treatment of patients with demodex blepharitis.
SU Mei, SU Jingjing, CHENG Dan, LIN Baotao, GUO Ping
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Androgen and meibomian gland dysfunction: from basic molecular biology to clinical applications [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 Meibomian gland, the largest sebaceous gland of the body, is responsible for the biosynthesis of lipid layer of the tear film to prevent excessive evaporation.
Li-Xiang Wang, Ying-Ping Deng
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Sleep Quality Is Associated With Severe Meibomian Gland Disruption in Dry Eye
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 PurposeTo investigate the association between sleep quality and meibomian gland dropout characteristics in dry eye patients.MethodsThis cross-sectional study involved 172 dry eye patients with no history of conditions or factors that could confound dry ...
Yirui Zhu +8 more
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Latest developments on meibomian gland dysfunction: Diagnosis, treatment and management
African Vision and Eye Health, 2022 Background: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the leading causes of evaporative dry eye disease and one of the most common ophthalmic conditions found in clinical practice.
Solani D. Mathebula
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Electronic Device Screen Time and Meibomian Gland Morphology in Children
Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2021 Purpose: To investigate changes in meibomian gland morphology and impact of electronic device usage time on meibomian glands in pediatric age group. Methods: In this prospective study, 149 eyes of 149 children were enrolled.
Özkan Kocamiş +3 more
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