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Anatomy of the Eyelid

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Orbicularis Oculi Muscle

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Function: Responsible for closing the eyelids. Relevant conditions: Bell's palsy, Blepharospasm.

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Tarsal Plates

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Function: Provide structural support to the eyelids. Relevant conditions: Eyelid laceration, Entropion.

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Lacrimal Gland

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Function: Produces tears to lubricate the eye. Relevant conditions: Dry eye syndrome, Lacrimal gland tumor.

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Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle

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Function: Elevates the upper eyelid. Relevant conditions: Ptosis, Eyelid myokymia.

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Meibomian Glands

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Function: Produce meibum, an oily substance that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film. Relevant conditions: Meibomian gland dysfunction, Chalazion.

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Eyelashes

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Function: Protect the eyes from debris and aid in the initiation of the blink reflex. Relevant conditions: Trichiasis, Madarosis.

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Conjunctiva

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Function: Protects the eye by trapping debris and producing mucus and tears. Relevant conditions: Conjunctivitis, Pterygium.

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Müller's Muscle

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Function: Provides additional lift to the upper eyelid. Relevant conditions: Horner's syndrome, Ptosis.

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