In Vivo Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy of Human Meibomian Glands in Aging and Ocular Surface Diseases

Figure 4

LSCM of MGs in a patient with dry eye: the image shows a decreased diameter of meibomian gland ducts, along with marked inhomogeneous appearance of the MG walls and interstices. Several punctate hyperreflective elements, which reflect a high degree of local inflammation, are recognizable in the interstice and within the MG wall (arrow and asterisk). Bar represents 50 µm.