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Meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye are similar, but different based on a population-based study (Hirado-Takushima Study) in Japan

American Journal of Ophthalmology Mar 15, 2019

Arita R, et al. - Researchers performed a population-based cross-sectional study of 356 residents of Takushima Island (133 males, 223 females) with a mean ±SD age of 55.5 ± 22.4 years (range, 6 to 96 years) to determine the prevalence and risk factors of and the relation between meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry eye (DE) in Japan. Observations revealed a common occurrence of MGD and DE in this population. Although similar in ocular symptoms, MGD and DE differed regarding pathogenesis. MGD was prevalent in correlation with male sex, age, and oral intake of lipid-lowering agents. DE was prevalent in correlation with female sex, contact lens wear, conjunctivochalasis and lid margin abnormalities.
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