U.S. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Market Driven by High Prevalence of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in the Country
Meibomian glands are small oil glands, which line the margin of the eyelids. These glands produce meibum, an oily substance that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film. The oil coats the surface of the eyes and keeps the water component of our tears from evaporating. The gland is located in the superior and inferior tarsal plates. A number of eye problems can involve the meibomian glands, which include, blepharitis, dry eye, and Sjögren's syndrome. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is characterized by the inability of glands in secreting enough oil. The condition can also emerge when the oil secreted by the glands is of poor quality. MGD can lead to altered tear film composition, ocular surface disease, ocular and eyelid discomfort, and evaporative dry eye. Meibomian gland dysfunction is the leading cause of evaporative dry eye disease. It affects over 30 million adults in the U.S. alone. In patients with no ocular symptoms, the prevalence of MGD reached 41.7% across a