The primary causes of a chalazion are obstruction of the oil glands (meibomian glands) along the rims of the eyelid or the oil glands (Zeis glands) at the eyelash follicle. A chalazion is a hard ...

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A chalazion is a swollen, pain-free lump on the eyelid. It gradually forms when the meibomian gland, a sebaceous (oil) gland, is blocked. A chalazion is sometimes called an eyelid cyst or a ...

Meibomian glands, tiny oil glands along the edges of the eyelids, secrete lipid-rich meibum to prevent tear evaporation and ...

Meibomian glands, tiny oil glands along the edges of the eyelids, secrete lipid-rich meibum to prevent tear evaporation and protect the eye surface. Aging-related shrinkage of the meibomian glands ...

The outer layer of the tears are made of oil, produced by the meibomian glands in the eyelids. This oily layer keeps the tears from drying up quickly and makes the tear film smooth. The lacrimal ...

Eyelids play a vital role in protecting the eye and maintaining the ocular surface healthy. They contain two different types of glands (sebaceous & meibomian), which secrete oils that form part of ...

When the meibomian glands (the oil glands of the eyelids) become blocked due to ... careful physical examination of the tear film and lid anatomy, we are able to develop a specialized plan to ...