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Is this clogged meibomian oil gland or something else?
grumpcat
Its completely clear but im worried about infection of the eye: https://i.imgur.com/drk0ccH.jpg
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JohnHaganMD
You eye shows no sign of infection and that lesion appears to be a tiny inclusion cyst. Meibomian glands open in the middle of the flat part of the eyelid edge.
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grumpcat
Thank you for answering.
JohnHaganMD
Sure, not to worry
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