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I feel as though everytime i apply warm gel compress so my eyelids, it makes the situation worse and more meibomain glands become clogged/thickened?

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Dr. David Aizuss answered

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Compresses are helpf: its unlikely that compresses will aggravate the merbromin secretions. Keep at it and do daily lid hygiene for best effect.

Answered 11/13/2017

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A member asked:

I feel as though everytime i apply warm gel compress so my eyelids, it makes the situation worse and more meibomain glands become clogged/thickened?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Aizuss answered

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