New Hope for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Meibomian glands are the oil glands along the edge of the eyelid that secrete a fluid known as meibum to prevent tear evaporation and protects the eye surface. As a person ages, the meibomian glands shrink, known as meibomian gland dysfunction, and this leads to evaporative dry eye disease. This causes swollen eyelids, itchy eyes, […]