What to do if Meibomian glands are blocked?

Meibomian gland blockage is mostly related to a person's physical fitness. People with meibomian gland blockage often have a certain decline in their physical fitness. Although meibomian gland blockage does not usually affect vision and only causes visual impairment in severe cases, it can make the eyes very dry and uncomfortable. During treatment, you can consider taking antibiotics, and surgical removal can be performed if necessary.

Eyelid blockage is caused by the blockage of the meibomian gland opening, which leads to the accumulation of secretions and the formation of cystic masses. It should be treated early. If medication has no effect, surgical treatment should be considered, which will help reduce scarring problems.

Treatment:

1: It is caused by excessive secretion of the meibomian glands, which blocks the opening of the meibomian glands. It is not a big problem. You can wait for it to rupture on its own, or you can prick it yourself and put a bottle of anti-inflammatory eye drops (Tobramycin Eye Drops).

2: It is better to use erythromycin eye ointment. Before going to bed at night, apply eye ointment. It is best to ask your family for help. Be sure to apply more and then cover it with gauze.

Guidance:

It is recommended to go to the hospital's ophthalmology department for treatment through an outpatient minor surgery. During the surgery, a small incision is made on the conjunctival surface to scrape out the necrotic and degenerated tissue in the chalazion cyst. There is generally no scar left on the eyelid after the surgery.

Life care:

Take vitamins A and C, which are good for skin health. Eat a light diet, only fruits and vegetables, cheese, herbal tea, juice and mineral water, etc.

When friends are diagnosed with blocked eyelids, they should pay attention to massaging their eyelids regularly. Also, they should pay attention to eye hygiene, not stay up late, let their eyes get normal rest, keep their eyes clean, and do not scratch their eyes casually. Secondly, they should pay attention to rest, receive correct treatment from the doctor, and slowly improve their condition until they recover.

Tips

If it is confirmed that the meibomian glands are blocked, the quality of tears will decrease due to the lack of lipid secretion by the meibomian glands, causing dry eyes, a foreign body sensation, dry eyes, and even affecting vision. In severe cases, it may also lead to corneal lesions. You can use some tear replenisher during the day, such as sodium hyaluronate eye drops or tear drops (New Tear Drops, etc.). If there is secretion in the eyes, you can add antibiotic eye drops. Before going to bed at night, apply a hot towel to your eyes, massage your eyelids, massage the lower eyelid upwards with your fingers, massage the upper eyelid downwards with your fingers, and then apply erythromycin eye ointment. Vitamin B2 can also be taken orally. In addition, you should pay attention to eye hygiene, avoid overusing your eyes, keep your eyes clean, and dry towels frequently in the sun, not in the shade. With proper treatment, it will gradually improve!