Glands Conjunctival

Conjunctival glands (G. Conjunctivales) are a group of glands that are located on the conjunctiva of the eye, the inner surface of the eyelids. They play an important role in protecting the eyes from infections and other environmental influences.

The glands of the conjunctiva have different shapes and sizes; they can be either single or multiple. There are several types of conjunctival glands, including goblet, serous, mucous, sebaceous, etc.

The goblet glands form the mucous membrane of the conjunctiva and secrete a secretion that moisturizes the surface of the eye and protects it from drying out. Sebaceous glands are located on the skin of the eyelids and secrete oil, which protects the eye from various bacteria and viruses.

The sebaceous glands play an important role in maintaining eye health. Their secretion moisturizes the conjunctiva and protects it from drying out, which allows the eyes to remain healthy and functional.

However, if the conjunctival glands become damaged or inflamed, it can lead to various eye diseases such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, etc. Therefore, it is important to monitor eye health and maintain eye hygiene.

In addition, conjunctival glands can be used in cosmetology to treat various skin problems around the eyes, such as wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness.

Conjunctival glands are paired oval or round formations located on both sides of the palpebral fissure in the area where the conjunctiva of the eyeball passes into the skin. The total mass of the glands is only about 3 grams. They are also known as "Krause's glands"