Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Causes: Meibomian Gland Disease Treatment

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Causes: Meibomian Gland Disease Treatment . Meibomian glands are the glands present in both, upper and lower eyelids. There are generally 30 to 40 glands present in both the eyelids. They produce oily substance which slowly seeps into the tear film. The oil prevents water present in the tears to get evaporated. Thus meibomian glands main function is keep the eyes well lubricated and prevent it from dryness.

Meibomian gland dysfunction also called MGD, develops when the oil becomes thick and it blocks the duct which transports the oil from the glands to the tear film in the eyes.

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This blockage leads to accumulation of oil in the gland causing its enlargement (cyst) and later on infection due to bacteria. Besides, insufficient supply of oil to the tear film leads to dry eyes.

Causes Of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Meibomian gland dysfunction causes include:

• Gland getting clogged is the main reason for meibomian gland dysfunction.
• Thickening of the oil produced by the glands causes blockage of the tube.
• Hormones changes are said to be responsible for thickening of the oil, especially estrogen hormones.
  
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• Rheumatoid arthritis, which reduces the production of aqueous tears and causes dry eyes, is said to be a contributory factor meibomian gland dysfunction.
• Skin diseases such as acne rosacea and seborrhic dermatitis are also risk factors that lead to meibomian gland dysfunction.
• As you grow older, the risk of meibomian gland dysfunction increases. The reason for this may be degeneration of the gland due to age.
• MGD can also occur after a sty has resolved.
• People have reported symptoms of MGD with giant papillary conjunctivitis.

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Symptoms

Even though MGD is common, the condition goes often undetected. Even after its detection it may not be treated completely leading to repeated attacks of meibomitis. Typically the symptoms of the disease are that of dry eyes.

• Burning and itching of eyes.
• Sensation of foreign body in the eye.
• Gritty sensation in the eyes.
• Redness of eyes.
• Eyes get easily tired while reading, writing, watching T V, or while working on a computer.
• Blurring of vision on prolonged reading or watching TV.
• Wearing contact lens makes the eye sore and red.
• Discharge of excessive mucus which sticks to the corner of the eyelid.
• Increased sensitivity to light. Cannot bear bright light.
• Heavy sensation in the eyelids.
• Watery eyes.
• Smoke easily irritates the eyes.
• Waxy, thick yellowish secretion from the dilated glands when they are pressed.

Treatment For Meibomian Gland Disease

MGD occurs in many individuals, while treating the condition your physician will search for the underlying cause that has caused this problem.

Cleansing, warm compresses and massage are the three contemporary mode of treatment for MGD.

• Cleaning your eyes with warm moist water is effective in reliving the symptoms of dry eyes.
• Warm water compresses over the eyelids by keeping the eyelids closed helps the oil to get thinner and it becomes easy for you to compress the eyelids and remove the stuck thick oil.
• Antibiotic eye drops is applied to the lid margin and massaged for 5 seconds. This regimen has to be followed twice in a day, as long as the person becomes asymptomatic.