Table 1.
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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Aged 18–85 years | Aged <23 years or >85 years |
Diagnosed with MGD | Atopy, allergic disorders |
Able to participate in the study | Contact lenses |
Informed consent | Ophthalmic laser treatment (less than 3 months) Systemic diseases and general treatments Pregnancy |
Systemic diseases and general treatments Pregnancy | |
Systemic disease associated with dry eye | |
Blepharitis without MGD diagnosis | |
Ocular disorders and eye drops other than artificial tears | |
Unable to participate in the study |
Abbreviation: MGD, meibomian gland dysfunction.