Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved: Reversing Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Restoring Hope

by Steven L. Maskin, Natalia A. Warren

A top expert reveals his insights into Meibomian gland dysfunction, a ubiquitous, misunderstood disease that leads to Dry Eye syndrome.

In Reversing Dry Eye Syndrome (Yale University Press 2007), ophthalmologist Steven Maskin introduced readers to Dry Eye syndrome, explaining what the syndrome is, why it occurs, and how it can best be managed and treated. In Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved, he reveals his recent discoveries and treatments for Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), an underlying disease that leads to Dry Eye syndrome and involves blockage of the oil-producing tear glands within the eyelids. Not only are these glands key to clear vision and comfortable eyes, but when disrupted they can cause severe pain and a host of related symptoms.

"Dr. Steven Maskin's pioneering work in eye health has dramatically changed my life. Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved will open that same door of hope and awareness for other Dry Eye sufferers as well." —D. L. Koontz, author of What the Moon Saw

" Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved is a thorough update on existing Dry Eye diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures, providing hope and empowerment to those Dry Eye sufferers who have been left disappointed, frustrated, and dissatisfied with their care." —Frank Bowden III, MD, FACS

520 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 7, 2022

Reviews

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and with helpful knowledge and advice regarding dry eyes and MGD. Some segments were just information about the anatomy of the eyes and lids, and procedures for dry eyes (especially probing of the meibomian gland). I liked it, but some parts were just too long and didn't provide any value for an average listener who suffers from severe dry eyes outside of the US.

[C Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is for anyone suffering with dry eye or meibomian gland dysfunction. It accurately explains the dysfunction and how it should be treated. Dry eye is a serious condition that gets overlooked and mistreated.

[Jorge Barrios · Rating 5 out of 5]

Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved presents a clear, systematic framework for understanding dry eye as a collection of underlying conditions, emphasizing an individualized, root-cause–focused approach. Steven L. Maskin brings clarity and rigor to a complex and often misunderstood condition. The information in this book significantly improved my quality of life.