What is the effect of Meibomian gland massage?

The meibomian glands are located in the middle layer of the eyelids. The function of meibomian gland massage is to unclog the secretory ducts of the meibomian glands, remove the accumulated secretions, and improve the local blood circulation of the eyelids. However, you must pay attention to the correct massage method, and you can also apply hot compresses to the local area.

1. Meibomian glands are located in the middle layer of the eyelids. The lipids they secrete are discharged through the glandular ducts and distributed to the surface of tears through blinking (blinking), which can prevent tears from evaporating too quickly. Meibomian gland dysfunction causes changes in the quality and quantity of lipids, which cannot play the above role and cause dry eyes. The function of meibomian gland massage is to unclog the meibomian gland secretion ducts, remove stagnant secretions, and improve local blood circulation of the eyelids. Meibomian gland massage, which is usually performed in regular hospitals, can improve the condition of the meibomian glands more thoroughly and quickly, but it cannot be performed every day. For most patients, the causes of meibomian gland dysfunction usually cannot disappear completely and quickly. In addition to treatment in the hospital, if the patient can massage himself every day, the treatment effect will be better and more lasting. If you persist for a long time, it can also play a preventive role.

2. Hot compress: Lie flat with your eyes closed and place a hot towel on your eyes for about 10 minutes. Or steam your eyes with hot water for about 10 minutes.

3. Massage: Put the index finger, middle finger and ring finger together, close to the skin around the eyes, move the fingertips from the lower edge of the eyebrows to the root of the eyelashes, apply moderate force, and gently squeeze the eyelids and eyeballs.

4. Since the lower eyelid is short, you only need to squeeze the edge of the lower eye socket into the eye socket with moderate force. The massage process lasts about 5 minutes, focusing on the upper eyelid.

5. Patients with keratitis, conjunctivitis, eye trauma, or within a certain period of time after eye surgery should not undergo meibomian gland massage. Please consult an ophthalmologist for specific details.