Imaging of the ocular surface with relevance to Meibomian gland dysfunction

This project assessed the methods used to image the eyelid margin structures and meibomian glands. Experimental work showing how improvements to imaging protocols was made to ensure repeatable measures of the structures, anatomical area and tissue depth. This included procedures to optimize the imaging techniques and the image analysis methods used. An application of the new methods was described. This included evaluating associations between, clinical tests, meibography parameters, IVCM parameters, diet and lifestyle to determine relationships and propose early markers of MGD