Characteristics of the meibomian gland in a population without dry eye symptoms.

ABSTRACT: This cross-sectional study examined morphological and functional changes of the meibomian glands in 60 volunteers without dry eye symptoms, stratified into age groups of 31-40, 41-50, and 51-60 years. Participants were screened using the DEQS questionnaire (score ≤ 14) and underwent ocular assessments, including slit lamp examination, fluorescein tear breakup time (FTBUT), Schirmer test, lipid layer thickness (LLT), meibography, evaluation of meibomian gland expressibility, and meibum quality. The results showed an abnormal morphology of the meibomian gland (Meiboscore ≥ 1) in 71% of the upper lids and 51% of the lower lids, with significant age-related differences. Lid margin abnormalities, such as telangiectasia (82%) and gland plugging (84%), were common in this population, while lid ma

SUBMITTER: Kengpunpanich S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12708616 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature