Meibomian gland dropout is associated with immunodeficiency at HIV diagnosis: Implications for dry eye disease
Aim To characterize anterior eye health and tear film characteristics in individuals with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) undergoing anti-retroviral therapy. Methods This cross-
sectional study involved 35 adults, categorized as healthy controls (n= 18) or as HIV-positive
patients (n= 17), with no history of opportunistic infection or current ocular fundus
abnormalities. Participants underwent a comprehensive anterior eye assessment. Primary
outcome measures were dry eye symptoms (Ocular Surface Disease Index survey), tear film …
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) undergoing anti-retroviral therapy. Methods This cross-
sectional study involved 35 adults, categorized as healthy controls (n= 18) or as HIV-positive
patients (n= 17), with no history of opportunistic infection or current ocular fundus
abnormalities. Participants underwent a comprehensive anterior eye assessment. Primary
outcome measures were dry eye symptoms (Ocular Surface Disease Index survey), tear film …
