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  • Ophthalmology
  • Ocular Surface Disease

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  • Growing public attention on eyelid and lid margin health.
  • Awareness of links between poor eyelid hygiene and ocular surface diseases, including blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction.
  • Ocular surface diseases significantly impact patient quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining optimal eyelid hygiene is essential for ocular surface health.
  • Adherence to recommended eyelid cleaning procedures can alleviate symptoms of dry eye and blepharitis.
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