Meibomian Gland Dysorder and Smoking
Channel: Meiboscopy
Date: 2012-09-30

This video shows what you see with your meiboscope - how healthy meibomian glands change in people who smoke. The effect of this is dry eye symptoms due to increased tear evaporation = called increased osmolarity. 

The tear lipid meibum layer needs replacement with lipid sprays , lid washing and heating the glands all help. Smoking cessation will help the best but only after a few months.