Meibomian gland

A sebaceous gland on the posterior margin of each eyelid.


A sebaceous gland on the edge of the eyelid which secretes a liquid to lubricate the eyelid.


Sebaceous glands located in the tarsi of the eyelids, whose ducts empty into the lid margins.


Sebaceous glands at the edges of the eyelids that secrete sebum from their ducts.


Small sebaceous glands that lie under the conjunctiva of the eyelids.


Numerous glands within the tarsal plates of the eyelids. Their secretions form part of the tears.


Glands present in the eyelids responsible for producing oil, which open in proximity to the edges of the eyelids.


A tiny gland that secretes oil, located beneath the conjunctiva (the membranous lining) of each eyelid. When this gland gets obstructed, it swells, leading to a bump within the eyelid called a chalazion.


 


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