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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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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Analysis of the correlation between corneal and meibomian gland morphology and glycated hemoglobin levels in type 2 diabetes patients [PDF]
BMC OphthalmologyPurpose To investigate the correlation between corneal nerve and meibomian gland morphological changes and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, and to provide an objective basis for early detection of diabetic ...
Kejun Li +6 more
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The role of childhood overweight in meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye disease in Chinese children [PDF]
BMC OphthalmologyAim To explore the factors causing structural abnormalities of meibomian gland in the pediatric population. Methods Two-hundred children were enrolled to evaluate the morphology of meibomian gland.
Zhen Xu +4 more
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A novel technique of contrast-enhanced optical coherence tomography imaging in evaluation of clearance of lipids in human tears [PDF]
, 2014 Purpose: The aim of this work was to gather preliminary data in different conditions of healthy eyes, aqueous tear deficient dry eyes, obstructive meibomian gland disease (MGD) and non-obvious obstructive MGD (NOMGD) individuals, using a new, contrast ...
Coronella Franco +3 more
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A Deep Learning Approach for Meibomian Gland Appearance Evaluation
Ophthalmology Science, 2023 Purpose: To develop and evaluate a deep learning algorithm for Meibomian gland characteristics calculation. Design: Evaluation of diagnostic technology.
Kasandra Swiderska, PhD +5 more
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Analysis of the pathogenic factors and management of dry eye in ocular surface disorders [PDF]
, 2017 The tear film represents the interface between the eye and the environment. The alteration of the delicate balance that regulates the secretion and distribution of the tear film determines the dry eye (DE) syndrome. Despite having a multifactorial origin,
Albietz +14 more
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Microorganisms and Common Ophthalmic Diseases [PDF]
, 2017 The human eye is in constant contact to environmental conditions that increase its likelihood in being exposed to a multitude of pathogens. Studies have revealed that the normal microbial flora found around the ocular area contribute to the well-being of
Su CW, Tighe S
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