Summary 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 ...

Geoffrey E Rose; David H Verity Disclosures Expert Rev Ophthalmol. 2011;6 (6):603-610.

Potential Reasons You Have Dry Eyes 1.Your eyes' oil glands aren't working properly. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common causes of dry eye.

Potential Reasons You Have Dry Eyes 1.Your eyes' oil glands aren't working properly. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common causes of dry eye.

Meibomian gland atrophy scores (meiboscores) were 0 in 22.5%, 1 in 65%, 2 in 10.5%, and 3 in 2% of participants. No participants had a meiboscore of 4. Gland tortuosity scores were 0 in 16.5%, 1 in 69 ...

Potential Reasons You Have Dry Eyes 1.Your eyes' oil glands aren't working properly. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common causes of dry eye.