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A clinical utility assessment of the automatic measurement method of the quality of Meibomian glands

BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2017
Background Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common diseases observed in clinics and is the leading cause of evaporative dry eye. Today, diagnostics of MGD is not fully automatic yet and is based on a qualitative assessment made by an ...
Robert Koprowski, Lei Tian, Paweł Olczyk   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a proptosis model as a surgical training tool for veterinary students and practitioners

Veterinary Record, Volume 198, Issue 7, Page e293-e298, 28 March–11 April 2026.
Abstract Background Effective training is fundamental to the development of critical skills for emergency veterinary interventions. This study presents a synthetic canine proptosis model designed to train veterinary interns, final‐year students and practitioners, offering an ethical, reproducible and high‐fidelity option for learning proptosis ...
Oren Pe'er, Lionel Sebbag, Ron Ofri
wiley   +1 more source

Immediate Postoperative Decentration of a Biologic Corneal Inlay Managed With Tomography‐Guided Repositioning: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
Immediate postoperative Pentacam corneal tomography revealing inferior‐temporal decentration of the biologic corneal inlay on the axial curvature map. ABSTRACT Biologic corneal inlays can rarely present with immediate postoperative decentration, which can be subtle and difficult to detect clinically. Real‐time tomography allows precise early diagnosis,
Giacomo Beschi, Guillermo Rocha
wiley   +1 more source

Identification of meibomian gland testosterone metabolites produced by tissue-intrinsic intracrine deactivation activity

iScience
Summary: Intracrinology—wherein hormones are synthesized in the organ where they exert their effect without release into circulation—has been described.
Khanh Tien Nguyen Pham, Takahito Miyake, Tomo Suzuki, Shigeru Kinoshita, Yuki Hamada, Hikari Uehara, Mamiko Machida, Takeshi Nakajima, Emi Hasegawa, Masao Doi   +9 more
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A Novel Quantitative Index of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, the Meibomian Gland Tortuosity

Translational Vision Science & Technology, 2020
To quantitatively measure meibomian gland (MG) tortuosity in meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) patients and normal controls and to observe the efficacy of evaluating MG tortuosity for the diagnosis of MGD.This cross-sectional study enrolled 32 obstructive MGD patients and 28 normal volunteers.
Lin, Xiaolei, Fu, Yana, Li, Lu, Chen, Chaoqiao, Chen, Xuewen, Mao, Yingyu, Lian, Hengli, Yang, Weihua, Dai, Qi   +8 more
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Tacrolimus and Hyaluronate Therapy Enhance Tear Film Stability in Canine Evaporative Dry Eye Disease

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective Evaluate the efficacy of a therapeutic approach combining tacrolimus and hyaluronate‐based lubricant for the management of evaporative dry eye disease (EDED) in dogs, compared to hyaluronate monotherapy. Procedures Fifty‐four client‐owned dogs with EDED were randomly assigned to three groups (n = 18 each): Group 1 received 0.03 ...
Lionel Sebbag, Sirlene F. Barbosa, Arianne P. Oriá   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Loss of function of the meibomian glands among HIV and AIDS individuals undergoing antiretroviral therapy

African Vision and Eye Health
Background: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most encountered diseases in the clinical practice but appears to be underappreciated as it does not cause blindness.
Solani D. Mathebula, Mologadi D. Ntsoane
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and Characteristics of Feline Ulcerative Keratitis and Corneal Sequestra in a Referral Population and Comparison Between Brachycephalic and Nonbrachycephalic Cats

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of feline ulcerative keratitis (UK) and corneal sequestra (CS) in brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic breeds. Animals Studied Brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic cats. Procedures Cats diagnosed with UK or CS (Total, 392; UK, 290; CS, 102), between 2013 and 2022, were included ...
M. Frejlich, G. Payen
wiley   +1 more source

Identification of Meibomian gland stem cell populations and mechanisms of aging

Nature Communications
Meibomian glands secrete lipid-rich meibum, which prevents tear evaporation. Aging-related Meibomian gland shrinkage may result in part from stem cell exhaustion and is associated with evaporative dry eye disease, a common condition lacking effective ...
Xuming Zhu, Mingang Xu, Celine Portal, Yvonne Lin, Alyssa Ferdinand, Tien Peng, Edward E. Morrisey, Andrzej A. Dlugosz, Joseph M. Castellano, Vivian Lee, John T. Seykora, Sunny Y. Wong, Carlo Iomini, Sarah E. Millar   +13 more
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Bilateral Eyelid Agenesis With Multiple Congenital Ocular Anomalies in an Australian Labradoodle Puppy: Case Report and Surgical Management

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT A 15‐week‐old Australian Labradoodle puppy was presented to The University of Queensland Small Animal Hospital for bilateral eyelid agenesis/coloboma and associated ocular complications. Enucleation of the left globe and repair of the right eyelid via a lip‐to‐lid transmucosal flap was performed. Given the subsequent development of prolapse of
Chi Hin Ng, Ticiana Brasil Ervedosa, José Granados Soler, Megan Elizabeth Climans, Viviana Gonzalez‐Astudillo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source