Meibomian gland been shown to reduce inflammation and improve the gland function in patients. Meibomian gland probing is also used on patients which experience deep clogging of the glands. Meibomian gland dysfunction may be caused by some prescription medications, notably isotretinoin. Meibomian gland The Meibomian glands (often written with a small "m" and also called tarsal glands) are a holocrine type of exocrine glands, at the rim of the eyelids inside the tarsal plate, responsible for the supply of meibum, an oily substance that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film. Meibum prevents tear spillage onto the cheek, trapping tears between the
The Glands with Yo La Tengo. Ross Shapiro, singer, guitarist, and founding member of The Glands, died in March 2016 following a battle with an illness. The Glands The Glands were an American indie rock band from Athens, Georgia, United States. Their first CD, "Double Thriller", was self-released in 1996 and reissued on Bar/None Records in 1998. Their self-titled album was first released in 2000 on Capricorn Records and reissued on Velocette Records in August 2001. The Glands' unique sounds recalled a variety of influences, including the Kinks, the Who, and The Rolling Stones. The song "Livin' Was Easy" was featured in