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GLAND OF MOLL

The Moll’s glands or glands of Moll. These are:

  1. Location: Small sweat glands located near the eyelashes, specifically in the eyelid margin.
  2. Function: They contribute to the secretion of sweat around the eye area.
  3. Clinical significance: Blockage or infection of these glands can lead to conditions like hordeolum (stye) or blepharitis.

The glands of Moll play a role in maintaining the health of the ocular surface and eyelid area.

GLAND OF MOLL

The Moll’s glands or glands of Moll. These are:

  1. Location: Small sweat glands located near the eyelashes, specifically in the eyelid margin.
  2. Function: They contribute to the secretion of sweat around the eye area.
  3. Clinical significance: Blockage or infection of these glands can lead to conditions like hordeolum (stye) or blepharitis.

The glands of Moll play a role in maintaining the health of the ocular surface and eyelid area.

THE GLÀND OF THE ZEIS

The Glands of Zeis are:

  1. Sebaceous glands: Associated with the eyelashes, producing sebum.
  2. Function: Help keep the eyelashes and surrounding skin healthy, moisturized.
  3. Location: Located near the base of the eyelashes.

Dysfunction or blockage of the Glands of Zeis can lead to conditions like:

  1. Styes (hordeolum)
  2. Chalazion
  3. Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids)

These glands play a role in maintaining eyelid and ocular surface health.

THE GLÀND OF THE ZEIS

The Glands of Zeis are:

  1. Sebaceous glands: Associated with the eyelashes, producing sebum.
  2. Function: Help keep the eyelashes and surrounding skin healthy, moisturized.
  3. Location: Located near the base of the eyelashes.

Dysfunction or blockage of the Glands of Zeis can lead to conditions like:

  1. Styes (hordeolum)
  2. Chalazion
  3. Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids)

These glands play a role in maintaining eyelid and ocular surface health.