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These are called Meibomian glands. The eyelid has approximately 100 of these glands, which are located near the eyelashes.A chalazion is caused by a blockage of the duct that drains one of these glands.

Source:ADAM

Date:October 6, 2008

Styes and Chalazia

Styes and internal hordeola in children are usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infections that are transmitted from a child's eyes and nose. In most cases, the bacteria enter the eye through unwashed hands or contaminated contact le...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

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