What Causes Meibomian Glands to Scar: Fibrous Tissue versus Keratinization. Does Meibomian Gland Probing Create Scar Tissue?
What Causes Meibomian Glands to Scar? Meibomian Gland scarring is due to a multifactorial process primarily due to: 1. Clogging of the orifice (ie, from makeup, Demodex mites/blepharitis, bacteria, dead cells, debris, inflammation, generally not cleaning eyelids or performing warm compresses) 2. Impaired Secretory Function of Gland/Lack of stimulation of the meibomian gland and orifice […]