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Update in the Diagnosis and Management of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

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This chapter presents the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies for the most prevalent ocular surface disease worldwide, meibomian gland dysfunction. It is the most common etiologic/contributing factor in dry eye disease. This chapter specifically highlights the use of meibomian gland imaging technologies, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory therapies, and more advanced treatment options including meibomian gland expression and intense pulsed light.

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  1. Mayo Clinic, 13400 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, USA

    Joanne Shen MD

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  1. Cornea Service, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Ali R. Djalilian

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Shen, J. (2018). Update in the Diagnosis and Management of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. In: Djalilian, A. (eds) Ocular Surface Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15823-5_2

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