Abstract:Dry eye disease is a common and potentially debilitating medical condition. Meibum secreted from the meibomian glands is the largest contributor to the outermost, protective lipid layer of the tear film. Dysfunction of the meibomian glands is the most common cause of dry eye disease. As meibomian gland dysfunction progresses, gradual atrophy of the glands is observed. The meibomian glands are commonly visualized through meibography, a technique requiring specialist equipment and knowledge that might not be ava… Show more
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