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Tarsal glands of the eye lid (200X)

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Image copyright: Mathias Nordvi, ARR. (Tissue stain: van Gieson).

Tarsal glands are numerous towards the inner surface of the eye lid. The tarsal gland is a sebaceous gland and gets it name from its location within the tarsus of the eye. It secretes a lipid-rich product that helps keep the eyelids from sticking together. It is surrounded by muscle fibers and connective tissue.

Published August 12th 2015, updated December 24th 2018.