[Tip] Eyelid Oil Gland Cleaning / MyBumGland Cleaning

I am experiencing mild dry eyes after LASIK surgery. It's been well over 10 years since the surgery, so I've endured discomfort for a long time. I don't have to use artificial tears daily, but the symptoms can worsen after long periods of using my phone. The same applies during seasonal changes.

When symptoms are severe, I wonder if there is a corneal injury, so I visit an ophthalmologist for treatment and receive artificial tears. Last time, I was also prescribed eyelid cleansing wipes. I didn't understand how to use them, so I looked it up on the internet, where I found various products. Cleansing wipes, cleansing solution, cleansing cotton swabs...

I am also a member of an eye dryness cafe, haha, and I often came across the term "Mybom Gland" there. Simply put, it is an oil gland located along the eyelid line, and when it doesn't function properly, dry eyes occur. So, they regularly clean and manage this area.


[Source: Gangnam Central Eye Clinic]

Dry eye syndrome is a condition where the tear film becomes unstable. The tear film is divided into three layers: the lipid layer, the aqueous layer, and the mucin layer. It is a common misconception that dryness occurs due to a lack of the aqueous layer, but this accounts for only about 20-30%. In fact, about 60-80% of cases are caused by a deficiency in the meibomian gland's lipid layer, leading to increased evaporation of tears.

To ensure the smooth functioning of the MySpring gland
🔹️Warm compress: Opens the oil gland openings to release waste. About 10-15 minutes.
Manage to prevent the entrance of Mybomsaem from being blocked
It's good to wipe the eyelid margin even after washing your face.


I don't manage it frequently, but when my eyes feel a bit dry and gritty, I apply a warm compress with a towel. Then, I dampen a cotton swab with artificial tears and gently flip the eyelid to clean along the lash line without causing irritation. This is what it looks like after cleaning with the cotton swab on the left—can you see a slight yellowish tint? Finally, I put a drop of artificial tears, which greatly reduces the sensation of sand or grit rolling around.