In this review, the authors examine the latest evidence on the roles of gland atrophy and ductal hyperkeratinization in the development of meibomian gland dysfunction.

The International Workshop on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction defines MGD as "a chronic, diffuse abnormality of the meibomian glands, commonly characterized by terminal duct obstruction and/or ...

Meibography improves care of patients with meibomian gland dysfunction When patients see images of their own glands, they may be more likely to comply with their treatment regimen.

New therapeutics, technologies help clinicians fight dry eye Today's options address surface inflammation, tear production and meibomian gland obstruction.

Meibomian glands, tiny oil glands along the edges of the eyelids, secrete lipid-rich meibum to prevent tear evaporation and protect the eye surface. Aging-related shrinkage of the meibomian glands ...

The first global consensus report on meibomian gland dysfunction -- a major cause of lid disease and evaporative dry eye -- has been published in a special issue of the Investigative Ophthalmology ...

The eye care community is increasingly acknowledging the importance of treating underlying meibomian gland obstruction when present for optimal treatment of DED associated with MGD.

Meibomian glands are sebaceous glands located at the rim of the eyelids. A chalazion is a non-infectious, granulomatous inflammation of the Meibomian glands initiated by irritation and obstruction ...

Meibomian gland dysfunction occurs when the eye glands are not able to secrete sufficient oil or when the oil secreted is of poor quality. It may cause irritation, eye inflammation and increase ...

Any obstruction can create a biofilm on the margins of the lid – preventing the flow of oil from the meibomian glands in the upper and lower lids. When the meibomian glands are blocked, they can ...

In this review we have critically evaluated the proposed pathogenetic mechanism for MGD involving hyperkeratinization of the meibomian gland duct leading to obstruction, cystic dilation and ...