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May 29, 2026Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Meibomian Gland Outcome Measures in Dry Eye Treatment Trials

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SAShora M. AnsariJJJay Ruzhang JiangANAndrew Loc Nguyen

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Review examines meibomian gland assays paving the way for standardized outcomes in dry eye trials.

Key Points

  • This review evaluates functional assays of meibomian glands for use in dry eye treatment trial assessments.
  • Conducted an electronic search of MEDLINE for randomized controlled trials between 1995 and 2025.
  • Included studies reporting outcomes related to meibum secretion and expressibility.
  • Performed a retrospective chart review of meibum grading data for correlation analysis.
  • 98 studies were analyzed, with the Bron grading system being the most prevalent (n = 48).
  • High correlation found between meibum opacity and viscosity (Pearson’s r = 0.904, p < 0.001, 95% CI 0.849–0.940).
  • The modified MGD Workshop grading system is recommended as a core outcome parameter for trials.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192ea9fab5b468c4417dd3https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15114093
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