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A new formula for grading meibomian glands (MGs) was developed. The ratio of MG area to corneal base area offers a more stable and repeatable measure for gland assessment compared to eyelid area.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biometry

Background:

  • Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common cause of evaporative dry eye.
  • Accurate and repeatable grading of meibomian glands is crucial for MGD diagnosis and management.
  • Current grading methods may lack consistency due to variations in measurement techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a modified calculation formula for grading meibomian glands.
  • To assess the stability and repeatability of different meibomian gland measurement ratios.

Main Methods:

  • Meibography images from 102 participants were analyzed.
  • Measurements were taken by different examiners on separate machines over two days.
  • Ratios of meibomian gland area to eyelid area and meibomian gland area to corneal base area were calculated and compared.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences were observed in the ratio of meibomian gland area to eyelid area between measurements.
  • The ratio of meibomian gland area to corneal base area showed no significant differences between measurements.
  • Eyelid area measurements exhibited greater variability and poorer repeatability than meibomian gland and corneal base area measurements.

Conclusions:

  • The ratio of meibomian gland area to corneal base area is a more stable and repeatable indicator for meibomian gland grading.
  • This modified formula may improve the reliability of meibomian gland assessment in clinical practice.