Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can taking oral azithromacin help my dry eye and mgd ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Three cycles of Azithromycin 500mg for 3 days with 7days off after a cycle statistically improves the symptoms and appearance of posterior blepharitis (MGD), according to a study by Igami, TZ et al in Cornea 2011. The treatment however did not improve tearing score or corneal staining measurements. Of course treatment like this has to be carefully managed by an ophthalmologist.
Answered 3/11/2016
1.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
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?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Optometrist said to my husband his uva is 6/6 in both eyes and he appears mild case of mgd and iop unequal at r 12 and l 18 mmhg what he needs to do?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does Meibomian Gland Dysfunction have similar symptoms as cataracts that it doesn't let light properly through your eyes?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I was on topical azithromycin for mgd. At first my eyes got worse then really good for a few days then really bad. Could I be allergic to the drops?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What is treatment or medicines for primary meibomian glands dysfunction (mgd)? Mgd is same like dry eye or causes of dry eye ?
I suffer from dry eyes MGD, dry skin dermatitis on my face from dehydration due to low body fluid. How can I rehydrate my body back to normal?
Dry patches on face cheeks and around the eyes. Looks like atopic dermatitis. Could be due to doing warm compresses for MGD?How to repair skin barrier
I've mgd, dry eye, and allergy. I do warm compress and eyelid massage, but my eyes being really dry and still itch. What should I do ?
Been suffering from dry eyes MGD for 1 year , and dry skin Dermatitis on my face. Can dehydration be the cause? I dont drink enough water for years.
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
