It has been long suspected that high cholesterol levels
maybe associated with a chronic blepharitis condition called meibomian gland
dysfunction (MGD). A new clinical research study shows there is a positive correlation between high
cholesterol levels and meibomian gland dysfunction.
High cholesterol levels have long been suspected to be associated with all kinds of heart diseases
such as stroke, and heart attack. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) can be used
as an early indicator for cardiovascular disease and severe chronic dry eye
disease in middle aged and younger people.
The researchers in this study are eye
doctors. They chose only people from
18-54 years old with appropriate controls.
They concluded that total cholesterol levels of in people with meibomian
gland dysfucntion was significantly linked to higher blood levels of total
cholesterol greater than 210 mg/dl. Likewise,
MGD was found to be significantly associated with increased blood levels of LDL
(Low Density Cholesterol) and HDL (High Density Cholesterol)
Ideal Goals for Cholesterol Levels:
Total cholesterol <than 200 mg/dl
HDL- good cholesterol >60mg/dl .
LDL- bad cholesterol –<100 mg/dl.
TheraLife can help:
TheraLife Eye can help you recover
from meibomian gland dysfunction by restoring normal functions to your tear
secretion glands while you try to get your cholesterol levels into normal
levels.
Read more about how to lower your
cholesterol levels in the next blog posting.
Abstract from a Scientific Poster
at: the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (PO 330),
October 16–19, 2010, Chicago, Illinois.
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You have been told you have blepharitis/meibomian gland dysfunction. Have you ever wondered how it will be linked to heart disease in the future? Learn more from TheraLife.
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