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The utility of Meibomian gland dropout in diagnosing dry eye disease

Meibomian gland dropout can differentiate, in contact lens-wearers, those who have dry eye disease.

Normally used to lower triglyceride levels in the blood, fenofibrate may have some potential as a preventative agent to prevent

Decreased oxygen in the local environment is shown to be essential for the normal function of meibomian glands.

Serum from blood extracted can be used to make autologous tears, which are used to treat ocular surface disorders.

Meibomian gland loss is correlated with tear film and ocular surface parameters. But so is age.

Wearing a virtual reality headset when working in front of a (computer) screen may protect the eyes from dryness.

Topical medications can be of limited efficacy. Chronic nerve stimulation of the lacrimal gland can be a better treatment option.