Objectives of the International Workshop on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction:

Conduct an evidence-based evaluation of meibomian gland structure and function in health and disease

Develop a contemporary understanding of the definition and classification of MGD

Assess methods of diagnosis, evaluation and grading of severity of MGD

Develop appropriate norms of clinical trial design to evaluate pharmaceutical interventions for the treatment of MGD

Develop recommendations for the management and therapy of MGD

Create an executive summary of recommendations for future research in MGD