Hello,
I have MGD like many (probably most) here. In my case, it is caused by Ocular Rosacea.
What are the implications of MGD from Rosacea, as opposed to other causes? For instance, I have never noticed any eyelid debris, and have been told my eyelids, while inflamed, are clean, naturally.
I have moderate dry eye. My primary symptom is styes and chalazia, and general, permanent irritation of my eyelids. All the same, I have 50% Meibomian blockage in my left eye, and 40% in my right. My eye doc said he was amazed my eyes weren't even dryer than they are. I want to do what I can to protect my existing glands.
But are there special considerations when it is Rosacea at the root of your eye problems? Am I just as likely as others to suffer from bacterial issues and Demodex infestations, or is my situation really just inflammation that wreaks havoc on my glands?
My eye doc told me to do warm eye compresses, use lid scrubs (with tea tree oil) and apply an eye ointment (Tobradex, a steroid/antibiotic combo). I kinda felt like this was a cookie cutter approach, and not tailor-made for my situation, and not taking into account my Rosacea? But maybe EVERYone with MGD does very similar treatments, regardless of the root cause? Maybe the Rosacea doesn't even matter, as far as treatment for MGD is concerned?
On a related note, I am wondering if there is an in-office intervention -- probing, Lipliflow, IPL or Blephex -- that is best suited to Rosacea sufferers?
Thanks. *smiley icon*
Joe
I have MGD like many (probably most) here. In my case, it is caused by Ocular Rosacea.
What are the implications of MGD from Rosacea, as opposed to other causes? For instance, I have never noticed any eyelid debris, and have been told my eyelids, while inflamed, are clean, naturally.
I have moderate dry eye. My primary symptom is styes and chalazia, and general, permanent irritation of my eyelids. All the same, I have 50% Meibomian blockage in my left eye, and 40% in my right. My eye doc said he was amazed my eyes weren't even dryer than they are. I want to do what I can to protect my existing glands.
But are there special considerations when it is Rosacea at the root of your eye problems? Am I just as likely as others to suffer from bacterial issues and Demodex infestations, or is my situation really just inflammation that wreaks havoc on my glands?
My eye doc told me to do warm eye compresses, use lid scrubs (with tea tree oil) and apply an eye ointment (Tobradex, a steroid/antibiotic combo). I kinda felt like this was a cookie cutter approach, and not tailor-made for my situation, and not taking into account my Rosacea? But maybe EVERYone with MGD does very similar treatments, regardless of the root cause? Maybe the Rosacea doesn't even matter, as far as treatment for MGD is concerned?
On a related note, I am wondering if there is an in-office intervention -- probing, Lipliflow, IPL or Blephex -- that is best suited to Rosacea sufferers?
Thanks. *smiley icon*
Joe
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