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Mebomian glands
I have MGD i am worried that at this age why do i have this my doctor prescribed me drops and some medication and oitmint for eyes i want to know how much time it will take to get rid of this and i want to know that is it curable and how much time it will axetlly took to get rid of it sir please replay kindly waiting for your good replays
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Meibomian gland dysfunction can be quite commonly seen if you are wearing contact lenses and usually older age group. If not treated it can be permanent . Initial treatment is hot compress and lid wipes followed by drops and ointment . Omega 3 FA tablets are also effective . More advanced treatment is available too at the clinics such as Lipiflow and Ilux. Kindly consult your dr at the clinic to check your TBUT tear break up time regularly.
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MGD is a very comm disorder,can be treated easily .some good photo and questioning is necessary for treatment.
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MGD is very common in Urban india...unhealthy lifestyle, excess screen use etc are external factors responsible for this..apart from acne .....excercise, healthy eating habits and lesser screen time are recommended as preventive measures....eyedrops...lubricants and hot fomentation are long term treatment modules..we also do intense regulated pulsed light IRPL ..therapy for the same
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tou can have a consultation for IRPL
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you need to do hot fomentation regularly
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MGD is very common and leads to dry eye. Best way to take care of eye lid glands is by maintaining hygiene, massage and applying moist heat. It is also seen commonly in patients with increased exposure to screens (infrequent blinking), underlying skin problems like rosacea and acne. Treat the underlying cause and MGD can be cured.
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Find out whether its a blockage or gland loss by simple test called Meibography.
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Trust your doctor,you will be alright.
I think you are upset as to have some incomplete information about it.
Meibomien glands are the normal glands in the lids whose secretions are necessary to maintain the quality of tears ,when due to some reason or the other these glands don't do well ,the condition is k as meibomien gland dysfunction. Which gets alright by proper treatment. But it gets aggravated in computer users .
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If you are a computer user then it will continue to reoccur .
Treatment is two fold
Medication and precautions.
Please ask your consultant,he will guide you properly
Or initiate an online consultation with anybody.
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Its curable. Keep hydrated. Add coconut water in your diet. Take lot of green salads, fruits. Avoid cold drinks, processed foods. Learn to maintain lid hygiene.
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It is curable... It will take some time depending upon severity. At this age I don't think you will have any major symptoms. So please follow what your consulted doctor have advised and be in follow up to access the progress.
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Hello ,
Meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD) is a condition whose symptoms are highly variable. Many adults have it but don't feel any problem , while many have a mild MGD and may be symptomatic. U need to remember that it is 100%treable , but there is nothing like a 'cure' for it. And you don't need one. Depending on severity of MGD , u might have been prescribed drops , tablets , ointments , warm compresses or eye pads . Maintain a proper follow up to see if it's getting better and by how much.
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HOT COMPRESSES 10 MINUTES EACH TEICE A DAY IS A MUST
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Since u have already consulted the doc plz take the treatment as prescribed. Don’t worry it is curable
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It take months and regular treatment is a must
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Its a common thing seen in people with dandruff and oily skin it is treatable so no need to worry
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Dr. Pawan Gupta
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Delhi
For mgd
Lid hygiene and hot fomentation two times a day for three weeks along with lid massage.
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Dr. Anshuman Vaish
Ophthalmologist
17 yrs exp
Delhi
IF YOU ARE A DIAGNOSED CASE OF MGD THEN THERAPIES LIKE "LIPIFLOW" CAN NEARLY CURE IT IF IT IS NOT IMPROVING WITH EYEDROPS OR OINMENTS
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GET A MEIBOMIAN GLAND ASSESSMENT AND SCANNING DONE BY THE MODALITIES AWAILABLE LIKE LIPIFLOW / IDRA
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Dr. Kareeshma Wadia
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
First of all, you have not mentioned any of YOUR symptoms, you have only mentioned your diagnosis.
What are your symptoms and how much do they bother your routine activities.
Secondly, any and everyone these days has a certain amount of MGD.
It is a stress of the sweat glands of the eyelids and maybe related to the environment, dust, pollution and other factors as well.
Recovery will depend on what grade of MGD you have and how extensively the Glands are involved.
There's a lot more variable answers to your questions, all is based on type , severity of MGD and ultimately on number of functional glands.
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First of all no reason to panic. Almost everyone amongst us may have a mild degree of MGD, each person's response is different
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Since you have visited someone who has diagnosed it very well, trust your Doctor's judgement and treatment. If your symptoms don't improve you can always get back.
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Dr. Sumantra Jyoti
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Panchkula
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MGD is definitely treatable. Duration will depend on severity and how meticulously you follow the treatment.
It can happen to anyone at any age.
Add hot fomentation of lids to your treatment.
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be well hydrated
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