Table 1.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria	Exclusion criteria
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.