Evidently, the eye cannot function properly without the eyelids and the lacrimal system. Herein, the definition of the ocular surface extends to include the ancillary structures - the eyelids and ...

First, medical measures to reduce inflammatory mediators include bathing the ocular surface and drainage system; next ... of ocular surface exposure): eyelid position, tissue compliance and ...

Tears are drained through the nasolacrimal system into the nose. The secretion from the lacrimal gland is clear. However, the secretion from the gland of the third eyelid is milky and should not ...