Dry eyes are a very common complaint when tear production is not able to provide adequate eye lubrication. A not uncommon cause of dry eyes is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction or MGD. The Meibomian glands found in the eyelid normally produce an oil that helps minimize moisture from evaporating off the eye. MGD is when inadequate oil is produced due to gland blockage. Meibomian gland expression can be performed to clear out the ducts of any blockage as well as to manually stimulate oil secretion thereby resolving dry eyes due to MGD.

Instrument used for Meibomian gland expression: https://amzn.to/3O9jdLN

Lubricating eye drops that can be tried to address dry eyes prior to MGD consideration and evaluation:
Systane Complete PF: https://amzn.to/3bXpZqt
Blink Tears: https://amzn.to/3bWQTyF
Refresh Optive: https://amzn.to/3c6QSbL
Soothe XP: https://amzn.to/3IuvysL

If Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) suspected, try this eye drop:
Ocusoft Retaine MGD: https://amzn.to/3NWiuNU

Eye drops which are rarely (if ever) recommended to treat dry eyes (may actually make dry eyes worse!): Clear Eyes, Visine, NaphconA

More general info on dry eyes:
   • Dry Eye Causes and Treatment  

Produced by Dr. Chang who does not evaluate for MGD, but refers patients to ophthalmology if there is dry eyes or MGD concern. This animation produced for educational purposes only.
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Animation created with Dr. Stacy Smith of Utah Eye Surgery:
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Normal Tears (0:13)
Normal Meibomian Gland (0:40)
Dry Eyes due to MGD (1:23)
Meibomian Gland Expression (1:51)

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Animation Sequences 0:160:39 and 1:231:30 Derived From:
Lipiflow Thermal Pulsation System to Treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Johnson & Johnson)
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