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Mar 2023
17m 3s

Treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Evolve Medical Education, LLC and The Fundingsland Group
About this episode

Douglas K. Devries, OD, and Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, discuss the signs and risk factors of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and the methods that can be used to assess the structure and function of the glands. You will learn about the importance of daily lid hygiene and what treatment options are currently available for patients with MGD.


Supported by unrestricted educational grants from Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Johnson & Johnson Vision, RVL, Sight Sciences, Tarsus, Théa Pharma, and Trukera Medical.

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