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A member asked:

I feel as though every time i apply warm gel compresses, more meibomian glands become clogged/thickened?

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Keep compressing: warm compresses of some form are absolutely necessary to treat those clogged glands. try another form of compress and do gentle massage also add omega 3 to your diet and stay well hydrated

Answered 12/18/2017

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