Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved: Reversing Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Restoring Hope (Yale University Press Health & Wellness)

A top expert reveals his insights into Meibomian gland dysfunction, a ubiquitous, misunderstood disease that leads to Dry Eye syndrome In Reversing Dry Eye Syndrome (Yale University Press 2007), ophthalmologist Steven Maskin introduced readers to Dry Eye syndrome, explaining what the syndrome is, why it occurs, and how it can best be managed and treated. In Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved , he reveals his recent discoveries and treatments for Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), an underlying disease that leads to Dry Eye syndrome and involves blockage of the oil-producing tear glands within the eyelids. Not only are these glands key to clear vision and comfortable eyes, but when disrupted they can cause severe pain and a host of related symptoms. CONTENTS 9 Preface 11 Acknowledgments 15 1 Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: The Most Common Factor in Dry Eye 19 2 The Eye 39 3 The Meibomian Gland 55 4 Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Explored 69 5 Comorbidities and Cofactors 91 6 Symptoms: Living with Pain 139 7 The Last Day of My Life 162 8 Seven Principles of Meibomian Glands and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction 180 9 The Diagnosis 188 10 Treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Comorbidities 235 11 Intraductal Meibomian Gland Probing: The Maskin® Probe and Protocol 283 12 Guidelines for Managing Your Life with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction 340 Glossary 357 Bibliography 379 Index 409 About the author 417