Diagnosis of Meibomian gland dysfunction.
Authorship
N.N.A.
Bachelor of Optics and Optometry
N.N.A.
Bachelor of Optics and Optometry
Defense date
02.12.2025 11:00
02.12.2025 11:00
Summary
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the main causes of evaporative dry eye, affecting a significant proportion of the world's population and compromising both visual quality and quality of life. This work comprehensively compiles the clinical manifestations, advanced diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies available to combat MGD, developing an analysis of techniques such as meibography, IPL (intense pulsed light) laser, interferometry as well as validated questionnaires such as the OSDI and their benefit in clinical practice. The results obtained highlight the need for more accessible and personalized diagnoses, together with preventive strategies based on patient education. This comprehensive approach is key to optimizing clinical outcomes and improving the quality of life of those affected.
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the main causes of evaporative dry eye, affecting a significant proportion of the world's population and compromising both visual quality and quality of life. This work comprehensively compiles the clinical manifestations, advanced diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies available to combat MGD, developing an analysis of techniques such as meibography, IPL (intense pulsed light) laser, interferometry as well as validated questionnaires such as the OSDI and their benefit in clinical practice. The results obtained highlight the need for more accessible and personalized diagnoses, together with preventive strategies based on patient education. This comprehensive approach is key to optimizing clinical outcomes and improving the quality of life of those affected.
Direction
YEBRA-PIMENTEL VILAR, EVA (Tutorships)
YEBRA-PIMENTEL VILAR, EVA (Tutorships)
Court
YEBRA-PIMENTEL VILAR, EVA (Student’s tutor)
YEBRA-PIMENTEL VILAR, EVA (Student’s tutor)
Antibiotic resistance of the main bacterial pathogens causing ocular pathologies.
Authorship
M.C.C.
Bachelor of Optics and Optometry
M.C.C.
Bachelor of Optics and Optometry
Defense date
02.06.2025 12:30
02.06.2025 12:30
Summary
Ocular bacterial infections represent a significant challenge in ophthalmology due to increasing antibiotic resistance. This work analyzes the main bacterial pathogens associated with ocular pathologies, including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus pneumoniae, and explores resistance mechanisms such as modification of the site of action, production of inactivating enzymes and efflux pumps. Likewise, current trends in bacterial resistance are highlighted, identifying critical areas and differences between hospital and community settings. The review concludes with proposals for a rational use of antibiotics in ophthalmology, such as strict regulation of their prescription, education of professionals and patients, and epidemiological monitoring. Furthermore, the importance of developing combination therapies and exploring new antimicrobial alternatives, such as bacteriophages and antimicrobial peptides, is noted. These measures are essential to guarantee effective treatments and control the spread of bacterial resistance in the ophthalmological field.
Ocular bacterial infections represent a significant challenge in ophthalmology due to increasing antibiotic resistance. This work analyzes the main bacterial pathogens associated with ocular pathologies, including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus pneumoniae, and explores resistance mechanisms such as modification of the site of action, production of inactivating enzymes and efflux pumps. Likewise, current trends in bacterial resistance are highlighted, identifying critical areas and differences between hospital and community settings. The review concludes with proposals for a rational use of antibiotics in ophthalmology, such as strict regulation of their prescription, education of professionals and patients, and epidemiological monitoring. Furthermore, the importance of developing combination therapies and exploring new antimicrobial alternatives, such as bacteriophages and antimicrobial peptides, is noted. These measures are essential to guarantee effective treatments and control the spread of bacterial resistance in the ophthalmological field.
Direction
MAGARIÑOS FERRO, BEATRIZ (Tutorships)
MAGARIÑOS FERRO, BEATRIZ (Tutorships)
Court
MAGARIÑOS FERRO, BEATRIZ (Student’s tutor)
MAGARIÑOS FERRO, BEATRIZ (Student’s tutor)