Meibomian Gland

INDIANAPOLIS — The use of AI may help clinicians quantify and assess meibomian gland morphology among patients with dry eye disease, according to a study presented at Academy 2024.

For many years, I have seen older patients with obvious meibomian gland dysfunction at the lid margin, often combined with blepharitis. Their gland openings are problematic, but when we do meibography, the internal glands are intact.

INDIANAPOLIS — An AI model reliably quantified meibomian gland morphological features, but could not distinguish between contact lens wearers and non-contact lens wearers, according to a presenter at Academy 2024.

Since entering the market in 2011 as a treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction, the LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System has consistently demonstrated its efficacy, according to a 15-year review published in Ophthalmology and Therapy.

Abnormalities in meibomian gland morphology appear common in children, with unhealthy diet, reduced outdoor activity and high BMI among reported risk factors, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Azura Ophthalmics announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the phase 3 ASTRO study of AZR-MD-001 for patients with clinical signs and symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction.

Re-esterified triglyceride omega-3 fatty acid supplementation did not improve symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction in a small cohort of patients, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Healio spoke with I. Paul Singh, MD, about the importance of dry eye awareness in patients, physicians and the general public.

Healio spoke with I. Paul Singh, MD, about nonpharmaceutical options to consider in patients with dry eye.