Meibomian gland: One of the little glands in the eyelids that make a lubricant called sebum which they discharge through their tiny openings in the edges of the lids. Full article >>>
Meibomian glandOil-producing glands in the eyelids that open near the eyelid margins. For Your Information Books ... Full article >>>
The outer layer, produced by small glands on the edge of the eyelids (meibomian glands), contains fatty oils called lipids. These smooth the tear surface and slow evaporation of the middle watery layer. Full article >>>
A chalazion starts with inflammation of the meibomian gland. This is an eyegland that makes a substance that keeps the eyelids separated. If the eyelids stick together, one of the tear ducts can become blocked. Full article >>>
These lipids are produced by the meibomian glands and the glands of Zeis (oil glands in the eyelids). The main function of this lipid layer is to help decrease evaporation of the watery layer beneath it. Full article >>>
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