The growing prevalence of dry eye syndrome, affecting over 210 million people worldwide, and an aging population requiring recurrent care are fueling demand for innovative device-assisted therapies.

For optometrists, 2026 provides ample opportunity to continue the charge in advancements in dry eye, artificial intelligence ...

—AZR-MD-001 is a Potential First-in-Class Therapy Targeting Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), the Root Cause of Dry Eye Disease (DED) and Contact Lens Discomfort (CLD)— TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS ...

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You’ve probably never heard of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. But chances are, you may experience it at some point in your life. It’s something 69 News reporter Jaccii Farris knows firsthand. Over the ...

Millions of people suffer from dry eye disease, frequently due to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). According to Dr. April Jasper of Advanced Eye Care Specialists, “Dry eye disease occurs when tears ...

1 The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China 2 Wuhu City Eye Hospital, Wuhu, China Purpose: To investigate the changes in the ocular surface and ...

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Children with higher BMIs should be evaluated for meibomian gland dysfunction. Higher body mass index (BMI) percentiles in children are significantly associated with greater meibomian gland atrophy ...

Reduced meibomian gland expressibility can be used to predict meibomian gland atrophy severity. A clinical examination that includes manually expressing the meibomian glands can be useful in ...

Interview has been edited for readability. AJMC®: What percentage of your practice is dedicated to treating dry eye disease (DED), and has this changed over time? Devries: Approximately 90% of my ...