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Meibomian gland dysfunction is the primary determinant of dry eye symptoms: Analysis of 2346 patients.
The Ocular Surface ( IF 5.9 ) Pub Date : 2020-07-15 , DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2020.06.008
Calesta Hui Yi Teo 1 , Hon Shing Ong 2 , Yu-Chi Liu 2 , Louis Tong 3
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Purpose

To determine relative contributions of various ocular surface clinical signs and predisposing factors to the magnitude of dry eye symptoms.

Methods

Clinical audit data were prospectively collected for newly referred dry eye patients. All 2346 patients had an initial visit evaluation of the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), and a detailed ophthalmic examination including tear breakup time (TBUT), ocular surface fluorescein staining, Schirmer's I test. Among the participants, 1414 had number of liquid meibum expressing glands (NLMEG) evaluated on standard force expression. Other variables collected included history of glaucoma or glaucoma surgery, and history of allergies.

Results

In patients aged 46.2 ± 14.8 years, 77.4% were women and 87.1% Chinese. The mean ± SD OSDI was 35.2 ± 21.7. On univariate analysis, higher OSDI was associated with glaucoma diagnosis (p = 0.003), glaucoma surgery (p = 0.002), greater temporal corneal staining (p = 0.002), reduced NLMEG (p < 0.001), and higher inferior forniceal papillary grade (p < 0.001). OSDI was not significantly associated with gender, TBUT, Schirmer's I test values, or the use of cyclosporine eyedrops. On multivariate regression, higher OSDI scores were associated with fewer NLMEG (p = 0.002) and increased lower eyelid forniceal papillary grading (p = 0.002). Corneal staining, glaucoma status and glaucoma surgery were not significantly associated with OSDI. Logistic regression showed that severe symptoms (OSDI>32) was associated with <2 NLMEG [OR(95%CI): 1.34(1.08–1.66)], and presence of inferior eyelid forniceal papillae [1.50(1.17–1.91)].

Conclusions

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and lower forniceal papillary reaction had significant contributions to the severity of symptoms, in contrast to traditional dry eye signs. MGD should be objectively assessed and treated to improve symptoms.

更新日期:2020-07-15
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