You wouldn’t skip brushing your teeth or washing your face. But there’s one tiny area you might be ignoring every day, and it ...

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common eye condition, yet many people don't realize they have it. You get it when there's a problem with a few dozen tiny glands in your eyelids that help ...

Posterior blepharitis, on the other hand, occurs when the meibomian glands — which secrete oil to prevent tear evaporation — become clogged or inflamed. What causes blepharitis?

The Meivertor, a new device designed to evert the upper eyelid for improved imaging of meibomian glands, was introduced at Academy 2022 in San Diego.

The eyelid is a complex, fully functioning skin tissue made up of eyelashes, tear glands, sweat glands, and sebaceous (oil or meibomian) glands, among other parts. These tissues can develop ...

Dr. Cornelia Peterson is dedicated to finding treatments for cancer by researching tumors that develop in Meibomian glands, the specialized oil-secreting glands of the eyelid. She joined Cummings ...

The inner eyelids are lined by rows of tiny glands called meibomian glands, which secrete a substance that keeps the eyes moist and protected, Dr. Jean Carruthers, a clinical professor in the ...

Eyelid massage may help stimulate tear production and oil gland function, which may provide relief for your dry eyes. Remember, it’s important to approach eyelid massage gently to avoid ...

The eyelid margins have minute oil glands, called meibomian glands. These are positioned in both the lower and upper eyelids with each lid carrying anywhere from 15 to 20 glands.

In the eyelid, either the meibomian glands along the edges of your eyelids, or the eyelash follicles can become infected, like a pimple on the eyelid.