Research progress of meibomian gland dysfunction-related dry eye

Abstract

In recent years, with the endless emergence of meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD)diagnostic equipment, rich treatment methods, and in-depth clinical and basic research on MGD at home and abroad, the understanding of MGD has entered a new stage. MGD-related dry eye is considered to be the main cause of lipid abnormal dry eye, and its occurrence and development is a chronic and multi-factorial pathological process. This article reviews the pathogenesis, imaging analysis and clinical treatment progress of MGD-related dry eye, in order to provide scientific evidence and ideas for clinical diagnosis and therapy of MGD-related dry eye.

Keywords

• meibomian gland dysfunction-related dry eye
• vicious cycle of dry eye
• artificial intelligence
• cyclosporine eye drops
• diquafosol sodium eye drops
• meibomian gland massage