part of part of apocrine sweat gland eyelid eye skin gland sweat gland of eyelid FMA:59159 ciliary sweat gland of eyelid Moll's gland Wikipedia:Gland_of_Moll Glands of Moll, also known as ciliary glands, are modified apocrine sweat glands that are found on the margin of the eyelid. They are next to the base of the eyelashes, and anterior to the Meibomian glands within the distal eyelid margin. These glands are relatively large and tubular-shaped. The glands of Moll are named after Dutch oculist Jacob Anton Moll (1832-1914). Glands of Moll empty into the adjacent lashes. Glands of Moll and Zeis secrete lipid that adds to the superficial layer of the tear film, retarding evaporation. The glands of Moll are prone to infection and blockage of its duct with sebum and cell debris. Blockage of the gland's duct causes swelling which can manifest itself as a stye. ciliary gland gland of Moll ciliary gland of moll UBERON:0013228 NCIT:C32679 SCTID:280586002 eyelid gland