Evaluation of meibomian gland dysfunction after phacoemulsification surgery

• Main Authors: Bin-Ying Wang, Yong Zhao, Yan Wang, Yun-Xian Gao
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS) 2018-02-01
• Series: Guoji Yanke Zazhi
• Subjects: phacoemulsification; meibomian gland dysfunction; ocular surface
• Online Access: http://www.ijo.cn/cn_publish/2018/3/201803030.pdf

AIM: To evaluate meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD)after phacoemulsification surgery, and to<p>discuss the potential impact of ocular surface.<p>METHODS: A perspective, self-controlled clinical trial was conducted. Fifty-six eyes of 56 patients with MGD underwent phacoemulsification and were evaluated the ocular surface disease index(OSDI), meibography score, lid margin abnormalities, Schirmer test, tear film break-up time(BUT)at preoperatively and postoperatively 2wk, 1 and 3mo. <p>RESULTS: Schirmer test did not change significantly postoperatively(<i>P</i>>0.05). The OSDI scores, meibography score, lid margin abnormalities increased at 2wk, 1 and 3mo postoperatively compared to before operation(all <i>P</i><0.05); BUT decreased(<i>P</i><0.05).<p>CONCLUSION: Meibomian gland function may be aggravated after phacoemulsification surgery.