Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the major cause of evaporative dry eye disease (EDED) and dysfunction is widely thought to mechanistically involve ductal hyperkeratinization, plugging and ...

Stage 1 of the SAHARA trial found that outcomes in patients randomly assigned to treatment with TearCare (Sight Sciences) were superior in terms of tear breakup time and meibomian gland secretion ...

At the base of the lashes are the meibomian glands. These produce an oily substance rich in fat, called meibum. This substance prevents tears from evaporating quickly, keeping the surface of the ...

Dry eye syndrome occurs when tear regulation becomes disrupted, either through decreased production or excessive evaporation. This common ocular condition affects millions of people worldwide ...

Social media is full of bizarre and questionable trends. The latest involves men trimming or shaving off their eyelashes in order to appear more “masculine”. This is yet another instance where ...

There are specific receptors for hormones like estrogen, progesterone and thyroid hormones in the lacrimal glands, Meibomian glands, extraocular muscles, conjunctiva, ciliary body, choroid etc.” ...

These complete blinks redistribute the tear film while expressing essential oils from meibomian glands that prevent evaporation between blinks. For enhanced effectiveness, incorporate the “butte ...

health.missouri.edu Background/aims Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the most common form of evaporative dry eye disease, but its pathogenesis is poorly understood. This study examined the ...