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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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Non‐contact meibography in diagnosis and treatment of non‐obvious meibomian gland dysfunction [PDF]
Journal of Optometry, 2012 Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the most common cause of dry eye and is recommended to be treated by warm and moist compresses followed by lid massage and lid scrub.
Heiko Pult, Britta H. Riede‐Pult
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Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2023 Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a functional and morphological disorder of the meibomian glands which results in qualitative or quantitative alteration in meibum secretion and is the major cause of evaporative dry eye (EDE).
Ya-Li Du +9 more
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Diagnosis and management of meibomian gland dysfunction: optometrists' perspective
Clinical Optometry, 2015 Dominick L Opitz,1 Jennifer S Harthan,1 Stephanie R Fromstein,1 Scott G Hauswirth2 1Department of Clinical Education, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL, 2Minnesota Eye Consultants, Minneapolis, MN, USA Abstract: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
Opitz DL +3 more
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Evaluation of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Among Ophthalmic Healthcare Workers
Clinical Ophthalmology, 2021 Alison YY Chan,1,2,* Jasmine C Chuang,1,2,* Victoria WY Wong1– 3 1Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong; 2Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; 3HKU Health System, Li Ka Shing Faculty ...
Chan AYY, Chuang JC, Wong VWY
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Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetic Patients [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 Purpose. To investigate meibomian gland and tear film function in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods. This prospective study compared changes in meibomian gland and tear film function in type 2 diabetic patients with nondiabetic patients.
Xiaolei Lin +8 more
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The Influence of Chalazion History on Meibomian Gland Loss and DED. [PDF]
J OphthalmolObjective To investigate the impact of chalazion history on meibomian gland loss and dry eye disease (DED). Methods This study was a retrospective case–control study. Sixty patients with a history of chalazion admitted to a certain hospital from June 2021 to June 2024, who were selected as the previous chalazion group, and another 90 patients with no ...
Liu Y, Zhou Y, Xu C, Su T.
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Comparison of Light-Based Devices in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction [PDF]
, 2023 Purpose: To compare different light-based devices, namely, intense pulsed light (IPL) and IPL with low-level light therapy (LLLT), in the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
José, Diana +15 more
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A review of rabbit models of meibomian gland dysfunction and scope for translational research
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 Dry eye disease (DED) is an emerging global health concern with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) being the most common subtype of DED. Despite being quite prevalent, the pathophysiological mechanisms governing MGD are poorly understood.
Deeksha Prasad +10 more
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