Advances in research on risk factors of meibomian gland dysfunction
10.3980/j.issn.1672-5123.2020.6.11
- VernacularTitle:睑板腺功能障碍的危险因素研究进展
- Author:
Bo-Wen Li
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
meibomian gland dysfunction;
ocular surface;
risk factor;
surgery;
medication;
environment;
age
- From:
International Eye Science
2020;20(6):977-980
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD)is mainly characterized by terminal duct obstruction and/or qualitative/quantitative changes in the glandular secretion, resulting in the alteration of tear film and ocular surface diseases. It covers several meibomian gland diseases ranging from congenital to acquire. With the progress of clinical research, recent studies indicate there are many risk factors related to MGD, including ophthalmic diseases, systemic diseases, therapeutic approaches(topical/systemic medication, surgery)and even environmental factors. Thus, a proper understanding of the various risk factors acting on MGD will be helpful to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of MGD.
- Full text:202006011.pdf
