Meibomian gland dysfunction [PDF]
Indian Journal of OphthalmologyMeibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common chronic condition, affecting millions worldwide, and is one of the most frequent pathologies observed on a daily basis by eye specialists throughout the world. In the last decade, MGD has become recognised as
Murugesan Vanathi
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Targeted therapies for meibomian gland dysfunction – The role of antibiotics in meibomian gland dysfunction management [PDF]
Taiwan Journal of OphthalmologyMeibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a leading cause of evaporative dry eye, significantly impairing the quality of life. Bacterial proliferation and inflammation play central roles in the pathogenesis of MGD, creating a vicious cycle of gland ...
Reiko Arita
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Latest developments on meibomian gland dysfunction: Diagnosis, treatment and management [PDF]
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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Candidate Molecular Compounds as Potential Indicators for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the leading cause of dry eye disease throughout the world. Studies have shown that several molecules in meibum, including but not limited to interleukins, amino acids, cadherins, eicosanoids, carbohydrates, and ...
Kofi Asiedu
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Using machine learning model explanations to identify proteins related to severity of meibomian gland dysfunction [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Meibomian gland dysfunction is the most common cause of dry eye disease and leads to significantly reduced quality of life and social burdens. Because meibomian gland dysfunction results in impaired function of the tear film lipid layer, studying the ...
Andrea M. Storås +10 more
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Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Endocrine Aspects [PDF]
ISRN Ophthalmology, 2011 Purpose. To compare the hormone levels of patients with seborrheic meibomian gland dysfunction with controls. Procedures. This is a retrospective case-control study involving 50 patients and 50 controls.
Ozlem G. Sahin +2 more
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Operation procedure of intense pulsed light for meibomian gland dysfunction
Yanke XuebaoMeibomian gland dysfunction is a chronic diffuse meibomian gland disease that can cause eye discomfort such as redness, dryness, and foreign body sensation in patients, and influence their eye health and quality of life. Intense pulsed light (IPL), as an
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Intraductal meibomian gland probing and its efficacy in the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction [PDF]
Survey of Ophthalmology, 2021 Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a major cause of dry eye, affecting millions worldwide. Intraductal meibomian gland probing (MGP) aims to open obstructed meibomian glands using a small probe to promote meibum secretion.
Moschowits, Emily +6 more
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Meibomian gland dysfunction in Sjögren's disease. [PDF]
Front Med (Lausanne)For many years, lacrimal gland dysfunction was considered the primary cause of dry eye disease in Sjögren's Disease (SjD). However, recent studies reveal that meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is also a significant contributor in dry eye associated with SjD.
Anuwa-Amarh EN, Ziemanski JF.
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Evaluation of Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Teenagers with Myopia through Noninvasive Keratograph [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016 Purpose. This study aims to evaluate dry eye and ocular surface conditions of myopic teenagers by using questionnaire and clinical examinations. Methods. A total of 496 eyes from 248 myopic teenagers (7–18 years old) were studied.
Xiu Wang +6 more
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