Is a blocked limbal gland dry eye?

Obstruction of the levator palpebral glands is not dry eye. Blepharocrimal glands are capable of secreting the lipid layer of tears, but when the blepharopharyngeal orifices become obstructed, the secretion of the lipid layer is significantly reduced leading to ocular discomfort and exacerbating the symptoms of dry eye. Dry eye is mainly due to insufficient secretion of the lacrimal gland, excessive evaporation or changes in the composition of tears, resulting in eye discomfort, visual dysfunction, etc. The main manifestations are itchy sensation in both eyes, foreign body sensation, burning sensation, photophobia, tearing, blurred vision, dry eyes, easy to fatigue, etc.; in severe cases, the eyes will be red, swollen, congested, corneal epithelium rupture leading to vision loss. Dry eyes can choose artificial tears to relieve eye discomfort, lid margin gland obstruction can choose local hot compresses, at the same time with intraconjunctival coating antibiotic eye ointment, such as erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, etc. to alleviate the symptoms. Usually pay attention to good eye care, avoid looking at cell phones, computers and so on for a long time. If you are suffering from blepharoconjunctival obstruction or dry eye, go to the hospital in time and choose the best treatment plan under the advice of a professional physician, so as to facilitate the recovery of your condition.