Profile of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction at a Tertiary Centre in Nepal.

Authors

  • Ashwin Thakali Department of Ophthalmology, Pokhara Academy of Health Science
  • Meenu Chaudhary Department of Ophthalmology, Maharajgunj medical campus, Kathmandu
  • Sanjeeta Sitaula Department of Ophthalmology, Maharajgunj medical campus, Kathmandu

Keywords:

Clinical Profile; Dry Eye;Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Abstract

Introduction: To study the profile of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in a tertiary centre in Nepal. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, hospital-based study on 100 cases with MGD from the age group 18-60 years was done for 1 year between January 2018 - January 2019 at B. P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuwan University. Demographic profiles and clinical grading of MGD were assessed and statistically analyzed.

Results: 100 cases were included in the study. Male to female ratio was about 2:3. The most common age group involved was 21-30 years which accounts for 32% of the cases. Majority of the cases had mild degree of severity comprising 66% of the cases.

Conclusion: This study brings out the clinical profile of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in a tertiary care hospital in Nepal.

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Published

2022-01-15

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021)

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