MCQs on Meibomitis (Set : 1)

1. Meibomitis is primarily the inflammation of which glands?

A) Lacrimal glands

B) Meibomian glands

C) Sebaceous glands of Zeis

D) Goblet cells

2. Meibomian glands are located in the:

A) Conjunctiva

B) Cornea

C) Tarsal plates of eyelids

D) Lacrimal sac

3. The secretion of meibomian glands is known as:

A) Mucin

B) Aqueous tears

C) Meibum

D) Sebum

4. What is the main function of meibum?

A) Provide oxygen to cornea

B) Prevent tear evaporation

C) Produce aqueous tears

D) Lubricate eyelashes

5. Meibomitis is most closely associated with:

A) Retinitis

B) Cataract

C) Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)

D) Keratoconus

6. Which bacteria is commonly involved in meibomitis?

A) Pseudomonas

B) Staphylococcus

C) Neisseria

D) Haemophilus

7. Altered meibum in meibomitis is usually:

A) Clear and watery

B) Thick, waxy, and cloudy

C) Absent completely

D) Thin and mucous-like

8. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of meibomitis?

A) Blurry vision

B) Gritty or sore eyes

C) Eyelid redness

D) Sudden complete blindness

9. Meibomitis leads primarily to which type of dry eye?

A) Aqueous-deficient

B) Evaporative

C) Neurotrophic

D) Reflex dry eye

10. Which part of the tear film is affected in meibomitis?

A) Mucin layer

B) Aqueous layer

C) Lipid layer

D) All layers equally

11. Which of the following is a home treatment for meibomitis?

A) Warm compress

B) Corneal transplant

C) Retinal laser

D) Bandage contact lens

12. Gentle eyelid massage in meibomitis helps to:

A) Stimulate aqueous tear production

B) Express meibum from glands

C) Improve corneal transparency

D) Strengthen eyelashes

13. Which oral antibiotics are commonly used in chronic meibomitis?

A) Doxycycline

B) Ciprofloxacin

C) Amoxicillin

D) Vancomycin

14. Steroid eye drops in meibomitis are used to:

A) Kill bacteria directly

B) Reduce inflammation

C) Stimulate meibum secretion

D) Increase tear aqueous production

15. Professional in-office treatments for meibomitis include:

A) Thermal pulsation

B) Cataract extraction

C) LASIK surgery

D) Corneal graft

16. A nutritional supplement often recommended for meibomitis is:

A) Vitamin C

B) Omega-3 fatty acids

C) Iron

D) Vitamin K

17. Chronic untreated meibomitis may lead to:

A) Chalazion

B) Glaucoma

C) Retinal detachment

D) Cataract

18. Meibomitis is classified under which type of blepharitis?

A) Anterior

B) Posterior

C) Mixed

D) Angular

19. Number of meibomian glands in the upper eyelid is approximately:

A) 5–10

B) 20–25

C) 25–40

D) 50–70

20. The main pathophysiological problem in meibomitis is:

A) Reduced aqueous tear secretion

B) Blocked and inflamed meibomian glands

C) Loss of conjunctival goblet cells

D) Overproduction of tears

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MCQs on Meibomitis (Set : 1)