Wydanie 4/2017
str. 98 - 102
Leczenie dysfunkcji gruczołów Meiboma
Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Aleksandra Zakrzewska, Anna Machalińska
I Katedra i Klinika Okulistyki Pomorskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Szczecinie
Kierownik: prof. dr hab. n. med. Anna Machalińska
Summary: Current epidemiologic studies proves that Meibomian gland dysfunction is the most common cause of dry eye syndrome. Consequently, proceeding therapeutic methods for Meibomian gland dysfunction should be replaced by precise and modified therapy, adjusted to specific dry eye syndrome etiology. It is essential to follow the Meibomian gland dysfunction symptoms and stages while choosing any therapeutic options. Nowadays, new methods of thermotherapy, systemic and topical pharmacotherapy have been reported. However, it is strongly recommended to introduce Meibomian gland dysfunction therapy gradually according to treatment algorithm.
Słowa kluczowe: dysfunkcja gruczołów Meiboma, film łzowy, termoterapia, tetracykliny, zespół suchego oka.
Keywords: dry eye syndrome, Meibomian gland dysfunction, tear film, tetracycline, thermotherapy.