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Identifying MGD in Young Patients

Digital device use, lifestyle factors, and modern beauty practices affect the growing rate of dry eye in pediatric patients.

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  • Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management

  • January 1, 2026

  • 5 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Identifying MGD in Young Patients

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationPediatric population aged 5 to 18 years, with emphasis on specific age-related considerations.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Foundational therapies: preservative-free artificial tears, warm compresses, lid hygiene.
    • For patients under 21: consider age-appropriate therapies and monitoring.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Include specific strategies to build rapport and encourage adherence among young patients.

        Clinical Best Practices

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        Identifying MGD in Young Patients

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