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. Cover Half Title Title Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1 Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: The Most Common Factor in Dry Eye 2 The Eye 3 The Meibomian Gland 4 Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Explored 5 Comorbidities and Cofactors 6 Symptoms: Living with Pain 7 The Last Day of My Life 8 Seven Principles of Meibomian Glands and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction 9 The Diagnosis 10 Treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Comorbidities 11 Intraductal Meibomian Gland Probing: The Maskin Probe and Protocol 12 Guidelines for Managing Your Life with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Glossary Bibliography Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T W X