Research progress on meibomian gland changes in children with abnormal blinking

VernacularTitle:瞬目异常儿童睑板腺的变化研究进展
Author: Xinhong HAN ¹ ; Qihang DIAO ¹ ; Yongchao WANG ¹ ; Mengjun FU ¹
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1. Weifang Eye Hospital;Zhengda Guangming Eye Group,Weifang 261000,Shandong Province,China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: children; abnormal blinking; meibomian gland dysfunction
From: International Eye Science 2026;26(11):1962-1966
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Abnormal blinking can manifest in various ways, including a significant increase or decrease in blink frequency, incomplete blinking, and uncoordinated blinking movements. Currently, a unified diagnostic criterion is still lacking. Abnormal blinking is closely linked to factors such as ocular surface diseases, neurodevelopmental disorders, and visual function abnormalities. In recent years, an increasing number of pediatric patients have visited ophthalmic clinics with abnormal blinking as their primary complaint. With the rising incidence of pediatric meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD)and dry eye disease, their proportion among cases of abnormal blinking has also grown continuously.This article reviews the research progress on meibomian gland changes in children with abnormal blinking. It aims to provide guidance for the early prevention and clinical care of pediatric MGD, reduce the incidence of MGD, and shorten the treatment cycle, thereby providing a solid basis for clinical diagnosis, treatment, and precise prevention.