Is this MGD? Back and forth between thick and thin oil secretion.

[Raven93]

The oil from my meibomian glands constantly switches between normal secretions and thick viscous secretions. It will run clear for weeks or even a month, then it randomly turns thick and gives me severe dry eye symptoms for 1-2 weeks before turning clear again.

What do you call this? Does anyone else have this pattern?

[Drynyc]

how can you tell if the secretions are thick or not?

[Raven93]

how can you tell if the secretions are thick or not?

I can 100% tell the difference based on how it feels, how it flows, and how it looks.

[Meibum Ian]

If you're female, have you noticed a correlation with the menstrual cycle? There are known between with meibum quality and hormones.

[Raven93]

If you're female, have you noticed a correlation with the menstrual cycle? There are known between with meibum quality and hormones.

Im a guy (29 yo). My pattern is extremely irregular

[Drynyc]

I would go to dry eye specialist they have test determine

Tear quality, inflammation, etc

Go when your have a period of bad thick flows

[Raven93]

I would go to dry eye specialist they have test determine

Tear quality, inflammation, etc

Go when your have a period of bad thick flows

I would go to dry eye specialist they have test determine

Tear quality, inflammation, etc

Go when your have a period of bad thick flows

Already seen dozens. No diagnosis beyond 'dry eye disease'. My tear quality is fine. The only problem is what I've described.

Anyways, I really don't want this to turn into a conversation about how I should only consult a doctor. Just want to know if other MGD folks have this pattern, or if anyone else has or has seen this pattern.

[deep_dry_eye]

I would suspect it is. The clear cause of MGD is unknown, it sounds like you have some form of MGD , perhaps not as severe as others on this forum. I would still initiate treatment since there is little risks invovled. I would try IPL and maybe initiate Xiidra.

[lipino]

Sounds like mild MGD, could be triggered by anything, e.g. stress, not sleeping enough. If this is happening without any treatments, then you would probably respond great to simple treatments. I would try Azyter/Azasite drops if you haven't already.