TY - JOUR
T1 - MGD
T2 - Definition Versus Dry Eye Disease, Risk Factors
AU - Galor, Anat
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2014, Springer Science + Business Media New York.
Copyright:
Copyright 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2014/6/1
Y1 - 2014/6/1
N2 - Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is defined as any functional disorder of the meibomian glands. While MGD is commonly associated with lipid tear deficiency, patients with MGD may also be asymptomatic and/or may have normal tear film parameters. Although there are no standardized diagnostic criteria for the disease, epidemiologic studies have revealed that MGD is very common, especially in Asian populations. Risk factors for MGD include both ocular and systemic conditions. Ocular conditions specifically found to associate with MGD include contact lens wear and the use of glaucoma medications. Systemically, older age, lower androgen levels, rosacea, and Sjogren’s syndrome have all been associated with disease.
AB - Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is defined as any functional disorder of the meibomian glands. While MGD is commonly associated with lipid tear deficiency, patients with MGD may also be asymptomatic and/or may have normal tear film parameters. Although there are no standardized diagnostic criteria for the disease, epidemiologic studies have revealed that MGD is very common, especially in Asian populations. Risk factors for MGD include both ocular and systemic conditions. Ocular conditions specifically found to associate with MGD include contact lens wear and the use of glaucoma medications. Systemically, older age, lower androgen levels, rosacea, and Sjogren’s syndrome have all been associated with disease.
KW - Androgen deficiency
KW - Contact lens wear
KW - Glaucoma medication
KW - Lipid tear deficiency
KW - Meibomian gland dysfunction
KW - Nutrition
KW - Rocasea
KW - Sjogren’s syndrome
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U2 - 10.1007/s40135-014-0040-x
DO - 10.1007/s40135-014-0040-x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84989275311
VL - 2
SP - 58
EP - 64
JO - Current Ophthalmology Reports
JF - Current Ophthalmology Reports
SN - 2167-4868
IS - 2
ER -