A review of meibomian gland structure, function, and contact lens wear

Contact lens wear and follow‐up and its association with signs and symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction

“…The impact of contact lens (CL) wear on MGD is equivocal, with some studies reporting that CL wear induces morphological and functional changes in the MGs 5–22 . while other studies did not find such an association 23–29 .…”

“…4 The impact of contact lens (CL) wear on MGD is equivocal, with some studies reporting that CL wear induces morphological and functional changes in the MGs. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] while other studies did not find such an association. [23][24][25][26][27][28][29] Several methodological factors may have contributed to the equivocal findings.…”

Meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye symptoms of fitted and over the counter contact lens wearers compared with non-contact lens wearing controls

“…[15]- [29] MG loss as a result of CL wear has been attributed to CL deposition, mechanical stress, and inflammation. [13], [22] Conversely to these reports, other studies did not find an association between CL wear and disturbances to the MGs. [30]- [36] In some countries, CLs are considered a regulated medical device and cannot be purchased without a valid prescription from an eye-care practitioner.…”