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  Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) is a common chronic multifactorial ocular surface condition characterised by a failure to produce high-quality or sufficient amounts of tears to moisturise the eyes. Ageing, female sex, low humidity environments, systemic medications, and autoimmune disorders are all common risk factors for this syndrome. DED is classified as "dry eye with reduced tear production (aqueous deficient)" or "dry eye with increased evaporation of the tear film (hyper-evaporative type). Although 10% of people have aqueous deficient DED, more than 80% have hyper-evaporative type related to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) or a combination of the two. DED can significantly impact vision and quality of life because symptoms frequently interfere with daily activities such as writing, reading, or working on video display monitors. In the USA, the prevalence of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) ranges from 5% to 7% in the adult population. The...