- Gland of Moll
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Glands of Moll, also known as ciliary glands, are modified apocrine sweat glands that are found on the margin of the eyelid. They are next to the base of the eyelashes, and anterior to the Meibomian glands within the distal eyelid margin. These glands are relatively large and tubular-shaped.
Moll's glands empty into the adjacent lashes. Glands of Moll and Zeis secrete lipid that adds to the superficial layer of the tear film, retarding evaporation.
The glands of Moll are prone to infection and blockage of its duct with sebum and cell debris. Blockage of the gland's duct causes swelling which can manifest itself as a stye. The glands of Moll are named after Dutch oculist Jacob Anton Moll (1832–1914).
References
Gland of Moll Latin glandulae ciliares conjunctivales Gray's subject #227 1025
Head and neck anatomy – accessory visual structures (TA 15.2.7, TH H3.11.08.6, GA 10.1021) Eyelid Tarsus (Meibomian pelicle) • Medial palpebral ligament • Epicanthic fold • Meibomian gland • Ciliary glands • Eyelash
Gland of ZeisLacrimal apparatus Lacrimal lake • Lacrimal gland • Lacrimal canaliculi • Lacrimal punctum • Lacrimal papilla • Nasolacrimal duct • Lacrimal sac • Lacrimal caruncle • Krause's glandsOther Periorbita • Orbital septum • Tenon's capsule • Suspensory ligament of eyeball
Conjunctiva (Plica semilunaris)
Extraocular muscles (Trochlea of superior oblique)M: EYE
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noco/cong/tumr, epon
proc, drug(S1A/1E/1F/1L)
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