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 5
Grading scales for signs of meibomian gland dysfunction.
| Eyelash contamination | 0 | Clear | 1 | Slight contamination | 2 | Mild | 3 | Moderate | 4 | Severe |
| Meibomian orifice obstruction | 0 | Clear liquid | 1 | Yellowish liquid | 2 | Opaque and toothpaste-like consistency | 3 | Thickened white material | 4 | Not possible |
| Meibomian gland blockage | 0 | None | 1 | <25% blocked glands | 2 | 25% to <50% | 3 | 50% to <75% | 4 | 75% or more |
| Lid margin foam | 0 | Clear | 1 | At the canthus | 2 | Lower or upper | 3 | Lower and upper | 4 | Lower and upper or at the canthus |
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