Eye Diseases

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic condition in which the meibomian glands present in the eyes do not secrete enough oil or secrete oil of poor quality. The condition is also known as “meibomianitis.” It occurs due to blockage or other abnormality of the meibomian glands so they don’t secrete enough oil into the […]

Dry eye is a condition in which the eyes don’t produce enough tears for adequate lubrication of the eyes. It is a very common condition, particularly in older individuals. It is also known as dry eye syndrome (DES), keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), or keratitis sicca. It affects around 5–34% of the general population. Among older people, […]