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Survey of Ophthalmology, 1996
Blepharitis is probably the most common disease entity seen in the general ophthalmologist's office. A significant proportion of these cases are secondary to meibomian gland disease. This review outlines our knowledge of the histopathology, lipid abnormalities and role of microorganisms in meibomian gland dysfunction. We will also review the physiology
Michael A Lemp
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Management of meibomian gland dysfunction: a review

Survey of Ophthalmology, 2020
Meibomian gland dysfunction is the leading cause of evaporative dry eye disease and is one of the most common conditions encountered by eye care providers. The disorder is characterized by obstruction of the meibomian gland terminal ducts and/or changes in their glandular secretion, resulting in changes in tear film stability, inflammation, and ...
Saama Sabeti, Reza Dana, Jia Yin
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Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, 2012
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic disease, usually caused by obstruction of the secretory Meibomian glands. The subsequent reduction of gland secretion results in a decreased amount of lipids in the tear film. This results in a faster evaporation of the tear film and thus an evaporative dry eye.
D, Finis, S, Schrader, G, Geerling
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