Meibomian glandular dysfunction
Prevention
Attention to lid hygiene will help prevent meibomianitis. Certain foods such as chocolate may aggravate the condition. Treatment of associated general skin conditions will help prevent meibomianitis.
References
Foster CS. The eye in skin and mucous membrane disorders. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duane’s Ophthalmology. 15th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2009:chap 27.
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Review Date: 07/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision
Institute, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
