Dry Eye – Can You Cry?

Dry Eye -Can You Cry?O cular surface discomfort is often attributed to the symptoms of dry eye, but conditions affecting the lacrimal gland are uncommon.Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is extremely common and is a characteristic feature of many patients with dry eye symptoms.Most ophthalmologists choose some type of lubricant artificial tear drop as first-line treatment for dry eye symptoms, but this paper questions the rationale for this decision.Patients who can cry, or produce tears from any stimulus, demonstrate lacrimal gland function.This paper considers the rationale for employing a safe, effective, biodegradable warm compress as first-line treatment for MGD and associated dry eye symptoms.