Prevalence of dry eye disease in Meibomian gland dysfunction

Abstract

Purpose 1. To study the prevalence of dry eye disease in meibomian gland dysfunction. 2. To correlate severity of dry eye with severity of meibomian gland dysfunction. Method: A prospective observational study of 50 patients with meibomian gland dysfunction for the presence of dry eye was conducted in a study period of January 2024 to May 2024. Dry eye symptoms were assessed with OSDI questionnaire. Detailed slit lamp examination and dilated fundus examination was done. Schirmer’s and TBUT were performed. Statistical analysis was done to correlate the severity of dry eye with that of meibomian gland dysfunction. Results: We included a total of 100 eyes of 50 patients, out of which 23 patients (46%) were males and 27 patients (54%) were female. The mean age of the patients was 57.53±13.36 years. Most of the patients with MGD were diagnosed with dry eye disease. Statistical analysis showed a significant correlation between severity of MGD with that of dry eye disease. Conclusion: This study highlights the significance of dry eye evaluation in MGD patients.