The Role of the Meibomian Glands in Recurrent Conjunctivitis*

Virus-induced chalazion

“…Chalazia represent subacute granulomatous inflammation caused by retention of tarsal gland secretions. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Chalazia are associated with meibomian gland dysfunction, chronic blepharitis, or seborrhoeic dermatitis. Bacteria are well implicated in the pathogenesis of chalazia.…”

“…Bacteria are well implicated in the pathogenesis of chalazia. 1,[8][9][10] We present a series of patients who developed chalazia following viral conjunctivitis.…”

Non-surgical interventions for acute internal hordeolum

“…Lid scrubs are commonly recommended in the treatment of other ocular bacterial infections, such as blepharitis, and may prevent the spread of infection (Avisar 1991). In conjunction with lid scrubs, lid massage has been proposed to physically express secretions from the infected glands (Driver 1996; Scobee 1942). …”

Interventions for acute internal hordeolum

“…Lid scrubs are commonly recommended in the treatment of other ocular bacterial infections, such as blepharitis, and may prevent the spread of the infection (Avisar 1991). In conjunction with lid scrubs, lid massage has been proposed to physically express secretions from the infected glands (Driver 1996; Scobee 1942). …”