Tear film instability, increased tearing linked to meibomian gland dysfunction

BOSTON — Eyes with meibomian gland dysfunction are more likely to have increased tears and lower tear film stability, possible signs of dry eye disease, according to data presented here.The conclusion came from a study by Gurneet Kaur, an optometry student at the UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science, and colleagues presented at Academy 2025.