MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) has been shown to affect 86% of patients with dry eye
MGD
Where are Meibomian Glands
The meibomian glands are inside the eyelids, and the openings are on the edge of the eyelids.
What happens with MGD
The glands become blocked and the oily part of the tears cannot be released. This causes the watery tears to dry up more quickly which results in the eye becoming dry and sore
Effects of MGD
When the glands that make the oily layer of the tears are not working properly it causes the watery layer of tears to dry out.
Long Term Treatment
It tends to be a long-term condition, which means you’re likely to need ongoing treatment
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What is MGD
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) has been shown to affect 86% of people with dry eye.
The normal tears of the eye are made up of three layers – an oily (lipid) layer, a watery (aqueous) layer, and a sticky (mucous) layer. MGD is when the glands that make the oily layer of the tears are not working properly and this allows the watery layer of the tears to dry out.
Whether you are a computer user, screen user, a contact lens wearer, or a candidate for cataract or refractive surgery, significant attention should be paid to identifying compromised, lost and malfunctioning glands.
Here at the Eye Health Clinic we can assess your Meibomian gland function and structure with technology like the meibomian gland evaluator and meibography.
Normal Eye
Dry Eye
Dry Eye Disease
Use the slider to see one of the effects of MGD.
Here the symptoms have presented in a Dry Eye condition leaving the eyes red and sore.
Drag the slider to the left and right to see the red eyes cansed by MGD
MGD can cause the eyelid margins to become red and inflamed. Your eyes can feel gritty, burning, sore or blurry.
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MGD Dry Eye or Both
Many patients and even doctors mistakenly view MGD as a form of dry eye. That’s because the two conditions frequently go hand in hand. But it is important to recognize that the two diseases are not the same.
MGD is a common contributor to dry eye disease and has been shown to aff ect 86% of patients with dry eye, but they are two separate conditions.The reason we tend to put them in the same bracket is because when you have decreased oils being expressed from the meibomian glands in an MGD patient, at some point it will likely have an effect on the tear film and ocular surface, leading to evaporative dry eye disease.
Disease Diagnosis
MGD cannot be diagnosed based on symptoms alone. This is due to the fact that many people have no symptoms even when they have rather advanced disease.
It important to be proactive as it is much more difficult treat later in the disease process. People with MGD have the risk that the blocked glands become atrophied (damaged) and may not recover if the disease is not identified early enough.
Our job at the clinic is to identify and treat MGD even when patient doesnt know they have a problem.
Symptoms
- Sore eyelids
- Swolen eyelids
- Dry Eyes
- Itchy Eyes
- Gritty Eyes
- Red Eyes
- Sore Eyes
- Watery Eyes
- Blurry Vision
Treatment
Prevention is key here to treating any meibomian gland dysfunction. People should not wait untill they have symptoms or visual signs of MGD before they seek help from a professional.
Patients are asked to be proactive by seeking eye car professionals who take this disease seriously and treats it accordingly. Here at the Eye Health Clinic your treatment would be tailored to your individual symptoms, and the cause of your condition. If you are worried about MGD make an appointment to se us as soon as possible and get your eyes checked.
Simple Steps To Healthier Eyes
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The latest treatment for Blepharitis and the relief of Dry Eye
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Treatments include: IPL, MiBoFlo and BlephEx
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Puffy eyes and dark circles are very common and can give you a tired and old appearance. This can cause you to feel embarrassed, and affect your confidence and self-esteem. The best solution for puffy eyes and dark circles will depend on the underlying cause.
Treatments are available at the Eye Health Clinic.
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There are many types and sizes of contact lenses and its important to make sure you are using the correct lenses for your eyes.
If your eyes are stinging, burning, itching or painfull remove the lenses immediately and seek advice.
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Dry AMD – there’s no treatment, but vision aids can help reduce the effect on your life.
Wet AMD – you may need regular eye injections and, very occasionally, a light treatment called “photodynamic therapy” to stop your vision getting worse.
At the Eye Health Clinic we srtive to bring to our customers the very latest techniques and technologies in eye care.
One such example is a brand new concept of using a persons own immune system to treat many eye disorders especially dry eye syndrome.
This is a new field of treatment and we are working with technology partners to bring this to the UK
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