Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you please suggest treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Treatment: Is complex and chronic. Your ophthalmologist can help you manage this. Treatment options include expressing the glands, use of flax seed oil, lid hygiene, use of tetracyclines and restasis.
Answered 2/3/2015
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Does meibomian gland dysfunction cause a burning sensation on your eyelids?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What do you suggest if my husband's gp diagnosed a swollen salivary gland and is sending him to see an ENT. what can we expect in the way of tests and treatment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Diagnosed with Meibomian gland dysfunction, is this indicative of Sojgrens Syndrome . Also have fatigue, joint pain and trouble walking and dry mouth?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is treatment or medicines for primary meibomian glands dysfunction (mgd)? Mgd is same like dry eye or causes of dry eye ?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I have meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye which makes my vision VERY blurry even if I use warm compresses & artificial tears any other trearment?
Are meibomian gland dysfunction and blepharitis the same thing?
Is it possible for acupuncture to work for meibomian gland dysfunction?
Does Meibomian Gland Dysfunction have similar symptoms as cataracts that it doesn't let light properly through your eyes?
How to treat meibomian glands dysfunction caused by alergy while having alergy + dryeyes at same time? Eyemd said just wait till it heal by itself.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
