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When the meibomian glands (the oil glands of the eyelids) become blocked due to ... careful physical examination of the tear film and lid anatomy, we are able to develop a specialized plan to ...

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 ...

Lumenis announced the launch of OptiLift, a dynamic muscle stimulation technology intended to improve lower eyelid laxity, ...

The outer layer of the tears are made of oil, produced by the meibomian glands in the eyelids. This oily layer keeps the tears from drying up quickly and makes the tear film smooth. The lacrimal ...

The primary causes of a chalazion are obstruction of the oil glands (meibomian glands) along the rims of the eyelid or the oil glands (Zeis glands) at the eyelash follicle. A chalazion is a hard ...

There are many effective treatments if this is the case. The meibomian glands in the eyelid can also be blocked, which leads to dry, itchy eyes. There are ophthalmologists who specialize in the ...

They also analyzed gene expression in normal human eyelid samples and in human meibomian gland carcinoma. Preclinical studies are planned to determine whether small molecules that activate Hh and EGFR ...

The tear film has these three layers: Meibomian gland dysfunction occurs when the glands on the edge of your eyelids (near your eyelashes) make insufficient or poor-quality oil. Tears containing ...

Depending on the cause, other symptoms may include: Sensitivity to light Redness in and around the eye Puffy eyelids that are swollen and ... Evidence-based strategies for warm compress therapy in ...