Evaluation of Meibomian Glands in Cutaneous Rosacea

Objective To evaluate tear functions and Meibomian glands’ status in patients with cutaneous rosacea. Material and Methods Right eyes of 38 patients with cutaneous rosacea (study group) and 30 healthy volunteers (control group) were evaluated. After Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score was calculated, tear osmolarity and tear break-up time (T-BUT) were measured, and the Schirmer test was applied respectively. Meibomian glands in the lower and upper eyelids were evaluated by meibography using the Sirius anterior segment analysis system. Results No statistically significant difference was detected between the groups in respect of age and gender (p>0.05). No statistically significant difference was determined between the groups in respect of the OSDI score, tear osmolarity, and Schirmer test values (p>0.05 for all). The T-BUT values of the study group were detected to be significantly shorter than those of the control group (p