Question 12 - Single Best Answer
Your next patient presents with a small, tender, erythematous(red) lesion on the eyelid. This is known as a sty, which is acute inflammation of the glands found in the eyelid because of clogged ducts. Meibomian glands are the usual culprit. What do they usually secrete and why?
C) oil to prevent evaportation of tears
CORRECT!
CORRECT! Without lubrication by tears, the cornea will become damaged. Without oil, we'd be crying all the time!!!