Preferences for hot compress MGD treatments

Dry eye disease affects up to 70 per cent of the population.1,2 The most common cause of dry eye disease is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which is present in around 85 per cent of patients with dry eye disease.3 Meibomian glands are modified sebaceous glands found within the tarsal plates of the eyelids. These glands produce the lipid layer that coats the tear film. MGD is primarily caused by terminal duct obstruction of the meibomian glands, which results in a poor quantity and/or quality of lipid secretion. Consequently, this may result in instability of the tear film, increased tear evaporation, increased bacteria growth on the lid margin, blurred vision and ocular surface inflammation.2