A classification of meibomitis and an algorithm of its treatment

Purpose. To develop a classification of meibomitis accounting for the diverse course and stages progression offer guidelines treatment based on algorithm proposed. Materials methods . We observed 56 patients aged 4 to 68 (average age 33 years), which 42 (75 %) were followed up periods from 3 60 days. The received basic complex conservative treatment, probing meibomian gland with an eyelash during acute inflammation microabscess stage, in presence chalazion without manifestations, underwent drainage or according classification. Results. proposed reduced duration treatment. Relapses only noted 2 cases; one case was complicated by corneal erosion caused hardened oil. No complications associated have been nobody prescribed surgical removal chalazion. Conclusion. A effective combined has proposed, is convenient practitioners, cost-effective not requiring special instruments materials.