What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic diffuse abnormality of the meibomian glands leading to irregular oil secretions and progressive meibomian gland loss or drop out. MGD is a common cause of ocular surface irritation and is thought to be the leading cause of dry eye syndrome.
Symptoms
Lid margin thickening
Lid margin redness
Burning and irritation of ocular surface
Frequent styes or chalazion
On and off blurred vision
Diagnosis
Your doctor can evaluate your lids during the slit lamp examination. Lid expression may be performed to evaluate the quality of oil secretions. Watch the video below to learn more about Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Treatment
Treatment is aimed and improving the meibomian gland function and normalizing the oil secretions.
