[Meibomian gland morphology study progression].
Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi
; 50(4): 299-302, 2014 Apr.
Article
em Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24931156
ABSTRACT
The meibomian gland (MG) in the eyelids, which is the largest sebaceous gland throughout the body, synthesize and secrete lipids to form the superficial tear film layer. It plays a key role in maintaining the ocular surface health. Abnormalities in meibomian gland morphology lead to meibomian gland dysfunction, which is the main cause of evaporative dry eye. Study on meibomian gland morphology will contribute significantly to the diagnosis and treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction. This review is just focusing on the current studies about techniques to visualize the morphology of the MG and changes of meibomian gland morphology related to diseases.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Palpebrais
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Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China