DR. ANUPAM SINGH

DR. NIDHI TOMAR

Abstract

Aim: To analyse the association between dyslipidemia and severity of meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD) in a tertiary care hospital.

Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted over a period of one year including 50 consecutive patients of MGD. Patients underwent detailed history (including Ocular Surface Disease Index Questionnaire) and examination (including meibum quality, expressibility and numerical staining).

Results: Stage 2 MGD was the most common disease entity(60%, n=30). A significant positive correlation was noted between increasing age and severity of MGD (p=0.004).High TC (>200mg/dl), TG(>150mg/dl), LDL (>130mg/dl) and VLDL(>22mg/dl) levels had a significant positive correlation with the severity of MGD (p= 0.001, 0.019, 0.001, 0.016 respectively).

Conclusion: Monitoring the fasting lipid levels may aid in establishing the severity of MGD and further studies may be conducted to establish the role of treatment of dyslipidemia in MGD.