The international workshop on meibomian gland dysfunction: executive summary.
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چکیده
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) may well be the leading cause of dry eye disease throughout the world. Although this condition affects the health and well-being of millions of people, there is no global consensus on the definition, classification, diagnosis, or therapy for MGD. To achieve such a consensus, the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS; http://www.tearfilm.org), a nonprofit organization, launched the International Workshop on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (www.tearfilm.org/mgdworkshop/index.html). The objectives of the workshop were to:
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Investigative ophthalmology & visual science
دوره 52 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011