There are only 4 Ways to Save Meibomian Glands: What is the best way to treat dry eyes? How can you save meibomian glands?
Meibomian gland loss/atrophy increases usually with age. Staring at the computer with its inherent decreased blink rates can increase meibomian gland loss even more. So can chronic allergy, chronic blepharitis (demodex mites clogging glands), Accutane (isotretinoin) use, chemotherapy, radiation, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, Lupus, or any other Autoimmune diseases, and maybe even LASIK and PRK. […]