Does Aging Make Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Worse?

Ophthalmic Res. 2010;44(1):34-42. doi: 10.1159/000283606. Epub 2010 Feb 17. Physical changes in human meibum with age as measured by infrared spectroscopy. Borchman D1, Foulks GN, Yappert MC, Kakar S, Podoll N, Rychwalski P, Schwietz E. Author information Abstract Both lipids and mucins contribute to the stability of the tear film and lipids may inhibit tears from evaporating. Younger people have lower lipid […]