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 ...

MGD happens because of inflammation or damage in the eyelids and eye tissues. It can cause recurring dry eyes that also increase your risk of further inflammation or damage. Cold compresses are ...

Collectively, our UAB Eye Care team has more than 30 years of experience in performing FDA clinical trials and our own independent research to help bring patients relief to their symptoms. LipiFlow ...

For this reason, meibomian gland dysfunction is actually the leading cause of dry eye and dry eye disease. The goal of these therapies is to soften the oils in the meibomian gland, allowing them ...

The findings, published in Nature Communications on February 15, may lead to new therapeutic approaches for evaporative dry ...