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Are meibomian gland dysfunction and blepharitis the same thing?

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Dr. Hussain Elhalis answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

One of the causes: Blepharitis occurs due to many reasons. A cause of blepharitis is meibomian gland dysfunction sometimes referred to as posterior blepharitis.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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