Dry Eye Disease Associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Focus on Tear Film Characteristics and the Therapeutic Landscape

Abstract Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is highly prevalent and is the leading cause of evaporative dry eye disease (DED). MGD is characterized by a reduction in meibum secretion and/or a change in meibum composition that results in the disruption of the tear film lipid layer and an increase in t...

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Main Authors: John D. Sheppard, Kelly K. Nichols
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2023-03-01
Series:Ophthalmology and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-023-00669-1