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Suffer from chronic block meibomian gland for more than a year. doctor gave xiidra, fluorometholone, and ointment at night.how can i heal myself back?
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Gland dysfunction : Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is relatively common especially in people with rosacea, fair skin, dry eyes, chronic allergies, and topical medicamentosa. Warm compresses and gentle massage of eyelids, omega 3 supplements, Doxycycline, ipid flow thermal pulsation treatment are other ideas to help you. MGD takes time to control and an Eye MD is best able to help you.
Answered 10/21/2017
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