Abstract
Objective To study the causes and treatment of dry eye syndrome caused by Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).Methods The clinical data of dry eye syndrome caused by (MGD)from 2011 to 2012 in Shenzhen Eye Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were comprehensively treated by eyelid rims cleaning,Meibomian gland massages,hot packing eyelid and topical drugs and lacrimal point plug.Results Of 60 patients,there were 38 patients cured,16 cases improved,and only 3 cases no response.The total effective rate was 95％.Conclusions Meibomian gland dysfunction is one of the main causes of dry eye.Therefore,the comprehensive treatment should be applied from the causes,So promoting Meibomian gland secretion,making Meibomian gland duct unblocked will be beneficial to the stabilization of tear film and remission of dry eye syndrome. Key words: Meibomian gland dysfunction; Dry eye syndrome; Tear film
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