Clinical Study

Effects of a New Eyelid Shampoo on Lid Hygiene and Eyelash Length in Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Comparative Open Study

Table 4

Specialized and nonspecialized tests for meibomian gland dysfunction, dry eye, and eyelash length.

CategoryTest

SymptomsOriginal questionnaires
Signs 
Meibomian functionEye lash contamination
Meibomian gland blockage
Eyelid margin foam
Decreased meibum secretion
Ocular surfaceTear breakup time
Superficial punctate keratopathy
Lipid layer thickness
EyelashLength

See Table 5 for grading scales.