RESEARCH REVIEW Explore how contact lens wear influences meibomian gland morphology and function in this insightful article by Alex Hui, OD, PhD, FAAO. By Alex Hui, OD, PhD, FAAO January 1, 2025 6 min Contact Lens Spectrum Share Summary Takeaways Listen Insight Report Clinical Scorecard Quiz Poll Top Institutions 1 Contact lens wear may alter meibomian gland morphology, impacting tear film and comfort for wearers. 2 Longer duration of contact lens wear and higher modulus lenses are associated with detrimental changes in meibomian glands. 3 Research on contact lenses and meibomian glands has faced criticism for small sample sizes and convenience sampling. 4 Deep learning algorithms have shown high accuracy in evaluating meibomian gland atrophy, outperforming traditional methods. 5 Overnight orthokeratology significantly impacts meibomian gland characteristics in children, as shown by AI analysis.
