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What is MGD and What Are the
Symptoms?
If you are unable to produce tears to
the point where your eyes are often itchy, dry, and red, then
you may have a dry eye condition. This is
an eye condition caused by a lack of lubrication in the eye.
Dry
eye is often the result of meibomian gland dysfunction
(MGD), which occurs when your eyelid's oil glands stop producing
oil. This production keeps our eyes moist and allows us to
produce a healthy amount of tears.
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When these symptoms persist, they can interfere with quality of
life and make it difficult to perform even the most routine of
tasks. Patients who have experienced prolonged dry eye symptoms
should schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at
our Eagan or Rosemount locations. Many conditions can be
managed if caught early. |
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Patients who suffer from dry eye are likely to experience one or
more of the following symptoms on a regular basis:
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Dry, gritty feeling eyes
• Red eyes
• Itchy eyes
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Discomfort or a burning sensation
• Eyes that feel tired
or strained
• Sensitivity to light
• Visual
disturbances
• A sensation of having something in your
eyes
• Difficulty wearing contact lenses
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Difficulty with nighttime driving
• Blurred vision
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Eye fatigue |
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| If the examination shows more than mild signs of dry eyes, we
will examine the eyes further with the LipiView interferometer.
This exam allows us to view detailed images of the tear
film and is quick and painless. This evaluation will reveal if
you are a candidate for LipiFlow® treatment. |
Lipiflow is the latest, most-advanced FDA-approved treatment for
meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye syndrome.
Meibomian
gland dysfunction is the leading cause of dry eye syndrome,
causing approximately 90% of all cases.
With Lipiflow, the eye
doctors at Vision Source Yankee & Rosemount Eye Clinic are able
to treat dry eye at the source of the problem.
The
LipiFlow system is able to utilize thermal pulsation technology
to remove blockages from the meibomian glands. By doing this we
are able to help the body restore its natural oil flow to the
tear film.
Studies have shown that LipiFlow
achieves a significant improvement in meibomian gland function
leading to an improvement in symptoms. |
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