Your meibomian glands are part of the way that your eyes protect themselves. It’s important to discover and treat meibomian gland dysfunction early to prevent complications.

Meibomian glands (also called tarsal glands, palpebral glands, and tarsoconjunctival glands) are sebaceous glands along the rims of the eyelid inside the tarsal plate. They produce meibum, an oily …

Oct 7, 2023 · These meibomian glands, named after the German doctor who studied them, make an oil called meibum. Meibum, water, and mucus form the three layers of tear film, the fluid that keeps your …

Dec 19, 2025 · The meibomian glands normally produce oil (lipids) that is used in the tear film that keeps the surface of the eye moist and healthy. Without enough oil, the eyelids can become inflamed …

Dec 3, 2025 · Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a very common eye problem. It is inflammation and clogging of the meibomian (my-BOH-me-an) glands in your eyelids. These glands produce the …

There are different treatments to help MGD. These include warm compresses, antibiotic or steroid eye drops, artificial tear eye drops, and antibiotics by mouth. Your ophthalmologist may recommend one …

Mar 3, 2025 · The meibomian glands are oil-producing glands found in the upper and lower eyelids. Every time you blink and your upper and lower eyelids meet, the glands secrete an oil called meibum …

MGD occurs when the glands don’t produce enough oil to stop the watery layer of the tears from drying out. What is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)? The normal tears of the eye are made up of …

Jan 13, 2026 · The meibomian glands, located in the eyelids, play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of our tears. When these glands do not function properly, it can lead to a range of …

Meibomian glands or glandulae tarsales are large sebaceous glands in the eyelids that secrete lipids that form the superficial layer of tear film to protect against evaporation of the aqueous phase.