Efficacy of Vevye Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 18 years 2. VAS Dryness \> 70 3. Posterior lid margin hyperemia grade 2 or worse for both eyes 4. Corneal fluorescein staining \> 6 (NEI scale) for at least one eye 5. Modified meibomian gland expression score ≥ 23 for both eyes OR ≥ 7 for expressible glands for both eyes OR a combination of the two 6. Unanesthetized Schirmer ≥ 5 mm in 5 minutes for both eyes Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 18 years 2. VAS Dryness \> 70 3. Posterior lid margin hyperemia grade 2 or worse for both eyes 4. Corneal fluorescein staining \> 6 (NEI scale) for at least one eye 5. Modified meibomian gland expression score ≥ 23 for both eyes OR ≥ 7 for expressible glands for both eyes OR a combination of the two 6. Unanesthetized Schirmer ≥ 5 mm in 5 minutes for both eyes 4.2 EXCLUSION CRITERIA 1. Contact lens wear within two weeks of study enrollment or planned during study period 2. Habitual visual acuity worse than 0.30 logMAR in either eye 3. Previous or current diagnosis of any of the following conditions: 1. Sjögren's disease 2. Stevens-Johnson syndrome 3. Keratoconus 4. Herpetic keratitis 5. Pterygium 6. Any other condition that in the opinion of the clinician would interfere with study parameters 4. Use of any of the following medications within 30 days of enrollment: 1. Topical ophthalmic cyclosporine (including but not limited to Restasis®, Cequa®, Vevye®, generic, or compounded versions) 2. Xiidra® 3. Miebo® 4. Tyrvaya 5. Tryptyr® 6. Topical ocular steroids 7. Any topical anti-glaucoma medication 5. Any of the following procedural treatments for MGD within 6 months of enrollment: 1. LipiFlow® 2. TearCare® 3. iLux® 4. Intense pulsed light (IPL) 5. Therapeutic gland expression 6. Any other procedure targeting the meibomian glands 6. Insertion or removal of permanent punctal plugs within 3 months of enrollment 7. Insertion of dissolvable punctal plugs within 9 months of enrollment (or within 3 months of expected dissolution date, if known) 8. Presence of active ocular allergies 9. Previous intraocular surgery within 6 months of enrollment 10. Previous refractive surgery within 2 years of enrollment 11. Current or planned pregnancy during the study period 12. Current or planned lactation during the study period 13. Females of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception 14. Known allergy or sensitivity to the study drug 15. Dose modification of oral antihistamines or antidepressants within 1 month of enrollment 16. Current enrollment or enrollment within 60 days in any other study of an investigational drug or device 17. Clinical opinion of the study doctor based on clinical examination and/or participant compliance with protocol requirements