Correlation of meiboscale symptom score and sign score for primary meibomian gland dysfunction in Indian eyes – A cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_10_22
• Publication Date: 2022-06-01T11:18:21Z
• Authors: Prateek Nishant; Achala Ramawat; N Shrinkhal; Neeti Gupta; Sanjeev K Mittal
• Keywords: Meibomian gland; Grading (engineering); Cross-sectional study

To evaluate the correlation of Meiboscale with symptom score (Ocular Surface Disease Index [OSDI]) and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) sign score.We performed a cross-sectional hospital-based study 53 patients primary MGD who filled OSDI questionnaire form underwent complete ocular examination. The was calculated in both eyes using sum six grading systems proposed by Arita et al. 2016. participants imaging upper lower eyelids (212 eyelids) specular microscope. area loss (MGL) visually assessed scored photographic card. Correlation between these three values - score, MGL based on Spearman's analysis Jonckheere-Terpstra (J-T) test. coefficient rs > 0.5 considered clinically significant.Associations as well were statistically significant, but not significant (rs = 0.3684, P < 0.001 0.41179, 0.001, respectively). association 0.8392, 0.001). J-T test revealed large effect size (P r-effect 0.93).The card had been tested for utility Indian outpatient setting yet. can be used reliable assessment MGD, has clinical similar to scores. Additionally, symptoms or is also recommended.