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  2. Meibomian gland - Wikipedia

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    Dysfunctional meibomian glands often cause dry eyes, one of the more common eye conditions. They may also contribute to blepharitis. Inflammation of the meibomian glands (also known as meibomitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, or posterior blepharitis) causes the glands to be obstructed by thick, cloudy-to-yellow, more opaque and viscous-like ...

  3. Blepharitis - Wikipedia

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    Blepharitis is a result of bacteria and inflammation from congested meibomian oil glands at the base of each eyelash. Routine washing of the eyelids helps subdue symptoms and prevent blepharitis. Routine washing of the eyelids helps subdue symptoms and prevent blepharitis.

  4. Meibomian gland dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Meibomian glands in the lower eyelid imaged under amber light to show vasculature support and the gland structure. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD, also meibomitis or meibomianitis) is a chronic disease of the meibomian glands, which is commonly characterized by obstruction of the end of the duct that delivers the secretion produced by the glands (called meibum) to the eye surface, which ...

  5. 5 Signs You Have Inflammation in Your Body - AOL

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    Unfortunately, we are still lacking accurate and accessible ways to evaluate all instances of inflammation. Treatment. It really depends on the root cause of the inflammation. “For acute ...

  6. Eye doctor reveals alarming risks of vaping - AOL

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    “These glands, called meibomian glands, create an oily layer that keeps tears from evaporating too quickly,” Martin said. “Vaping chemicals damage these glands over time, causing them to ...

  7. Chalazion - Wikipedia

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    The blocked gland is usually the meibomian gland, but can also be the gland of Zeis. [8] A stye and cellulitis may appear similar. [2] A stye, however, is usually more sudden in onset, painful, and occurs at the edge of the eyelid. [2] Cellulitis is also typically painful. [2] Treatment is initiated with warm compresses. [2]

  8. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The meibomian glands are two sets of oil glands that line the upper and lower eyelids and secrete the oily outer layer of the tear film—the lipid layer. These glands often become clogged due to inflammation caused by blepharitis and/or rosacea, preventing an even distribution of oil. The result is an unstable lipid layer that leads to ...

  9. Lifitegrast - Wikipedia

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    Lifitegrast reduces inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory cell binding. [3] It is often used as an alternative to ciclosporin (Ikervis, Restasis, Vevye, Verkazia or Cequa) for dry eye treatment including meibomian gland dysfunction and inflammatory dry eye.