MGD

Squamous Papilloma Excised in 16 year old but it may have destroyed upper lid meibomian glands before we were able to remove it.

My theory is that any growth in the eye, which could be the result of: 1. Trauma: ie, trauma, chronic contact lens use, chronic rubbing of the eye, etc. 2. Sun exposure: excessive sun exposure without eye protection can lead to pingueculas or pterygia which I have now seen begin to destroy meibomian glands. I […]

Squamous Papilloma Excised in 16 year old but it may have destroyed upper lid meibomian glands before we were able to remove it. Read More »

Another child 14yo with severe Meibomian Gland loss in both lower eyelids and severe corneal scarring of left cornea with loss of best corrected vision and will need a corneal transplant. 

Severe Meibomian Gland Disease. This 14 year old girl is on some type of screen 7-8 hrs per day (which includes hours at school) but that may not be the only thing going on. We are waiting for labs to return. In the meantime, we are encouraging her to avoid screen time and blink frequently

Another child 14yo with severe Meibomian Gland loss in both lower eyelids and severe corneal scarring of left cornea with loss of best corrected vision and will need a corneal transplant.  Read More »

Cell Phones and Computer Use Destroys Meibomian Glands and Leads to Chronic Eye Pain from Chronic Dry Eye

Cell Phone and Computer Use Destroys Meibomian Glands and Leads to Chronic Eye Pain from Chronic Dry Eye This is a very bold statement and should likely state “Excessive Cell Phone and Computer Use Destroys Meibomian Glands in Some People and Leads to Chronic Eye Pain from Chronic Dry Eye in Some People.” The issue is

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