I have been diagnosed with MGD. I used moist heat compresses for several months and then forgot one night and my eyes actually felt better, so I've stopped the heat tx. I don't understand how heat is supposed to open the glands over time (doctor said 6 months), yet heat would seem to make the inflammation worse. I am using Xibrom drops for inflammation. I think the drops are helping.
Is this a catch-22 or am I missing something?
Can anyone see the glands looking in the mirror or do you need a microscope? I can't see a thing. I was shown how to express the oil but there's nothing there.
I also find it hard to understand why people feel better with opposite tx's yet all have MGD; heat versus cold, lid scrubs or no lid scrubs etc.
I also have bad and better days for no apparent reason.
Elaine
At least I found a new eye doctor that will work with me.
Is this a catch-22 or am I missing something?
Can anyone see the glands looking in the mirror or do you need a microscope? I can't see a thing. I was shown how to express the oil but there's nothing there.
I also find it hard to understand why people feel better with opposite tx's yet all have MGD; heat versus cold, lid scrubs or no lid scrubs etc.
I also have bad and better days for no apparent reason.
Elaine
At least I found a new eye doctor that will work with me.
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