Összefoglaló. A szárazszem-panaszok hátterében gyakran áll Meibom-mirigy-diszfunkció, melynek felismerése kiemelten fontos a hatékony kezelés érdekében. A Meibom-mirigyek kóros működése miatt a termelt lipid nem oszlik el megfelelően a szemfelszínen, így a könnyfilm párolgása fokozódik. A könnytermelési zavar következtében szárazszem-panaszok alakulnak ki, melyek a hagyományos könnypótló kezelésre rendszerint csak átmenetileg javulnak. A Meibom-mirigy-diszfunkciót gyakran kíséri a szemhéjszél Demodex-atka-fertőzése – az atka eradikálása szükséges a mirigyek működésének helyreállításához és ezáltal a panaszok megszüntetéséhez. A Meibom-mirigy-diszfunkció a leggyakrabban enyhe formában jelentkezik; a terápia ilyenkor a beteg által is elvégezhető szemhéjtisztításból áll, míg a gyógyszeres kezelés csak az előrehaladottabb, kifejezett gyulladással járó formákban szükséges. Az összefoglaló áttekinti a Meibom-mirigy-diszfunkció klinikai jeleivel és kezelésével kapcsolatos legfontosabb tudnivalókat, különös tekintettel a Demodex-fertőzés felismerésére és kezelésére vonatkozóan. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(2): 43–51.
Summary. The onset of dry eye complaints is often a result of Meibomian gland dysfunction and its diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. In the case of Meibomian gland dysfunction, there is an increased evaporation of the tear film due to the abnormal secretion of lipids that cannot spread on the ocular surface. The treatment of dry eye complaints associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction with tear supplementation is usually ineffective and only results in an intermittent relief of complaints. Meibomian gland dysfunction is often associated with Demodex infestation of the eyelids, and eradicating the mites is essential to re-establish normal meibum production and thus, decreasing ocular complaints. In most cases, Meibomian gland dysfunction is mild, and the treatment of these forms is based on ocular hygiene performed by the patient, while only more advanced forms with inflammatory processes require pharmacologic treatment. This review summarizes the most important knowledge on the clinical signs and treatment of Meibomian gland dysfunction with particular attention to the diagnosis and treatment of ocular Demodex infection. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(2): 43–51.
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