3. Lids and lashes

Question 1

Gland in the eyelids are helpful why?

Answer 1

They secrete a lot of useful substances i.e, for lubrication and maintain homeostasis.

Question 2

Eyelashes have glands of zeis and glands of moll what is the function of this 2 glands?

Answer 2

Glands of Zeis: secrete lipids- useful for lubrication.
Glands of Moll: Secrete sweat- used to cool down.

Question 3

What glands are found in tarsal plates?

Answer 3

Meibomian glands

Question 4

What do goblet cells secrete?

Answer 4

Mucin

Question 5

What are the signs of lash lice infestation?

Answer 5

Presence of lice and nits, conj. redness, brown deposits are base of lashes.

Question 6

What are the signs of lash lice infestation?

Answer 6

Presence of lice and nits, conj. redness, brown deposits are base of lashes.

Question 7

What are the symptoms of lash lice infestation?

Answer 7

Burning, itching, crusting, lid margin swelling, lens intolerance.

Question 8

What is the management of lash lice infestation?

Answer 8

Removal, lid scrubbing, associated with STI.

Question 9

Mite lash infestation can lead to?

Answer 9

Lash loss

Question 10

Mite lash infestation appearance?

Answer 10

Cylindrical collarets (green deposits)

Question 11

Target when doing fluorescein insertion?

Answer 11

Palpebral conjunctiva

Question 12

Role of meibomian glands

Answer 12

Produce outer layer of the tear film, preventing it from evaporating.

Question 13

What 3 glands are found in the eyelids and what cells are found in the eyelids?

Answer 13

Glands: Meibomian, Lacrimal and accessory lacrimal glands.
Cells: Goblet cells.