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An eyelid is a thin fold of skin and muscle that covers and protects an eye. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle retracts the eyelid to "open" the eye. This can be either voluntarily or involuntarily. The human eyelid features a row of eyelashes which serve to heighten the protection of the eye from dust and foreign debris. "Palpebral" means relating to the eyelids.
Anatomy
Innervation
In humans, the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve provides sensation to the upper eyelid and the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve provides sensation to the lower lid.Usage
When an eye becomes dry, closing the eyelid and opening it again rapidly — referred to as "blinking" — can help to spread moisture across the surface of the eye and ease the discomfort. Blinking also serves the purpose of helping to remove irritants which have landed in the eye. When a person chooses to blink one eye as a signal to another in a social setting, it is known as "winking." More on [ Eyelid ]
Off for now. Eyelids are starting to get heavy. Had a long day today. And what a great laugh that was! :)) Gnight tweeps!
CybilG (Cybil Genoza) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:41:55 -0000
Off for now. Eyelids are starting to get heavy. Had a long day today. And what a great laugh that was! :)) Gnight tweeps!
Lifting droopy eyelids improves quality of life: http://www.thirdage.com/node/1518200
thirdagetimes (ThirdAge Times) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:00 -0000
Lifting droopy eyelids improves quality of life: http://www.thirdage.com/node/1518200
Ima gonna draw eyeballs on my eyelids b4 work I'm that tired... but than again ill get enough sleep when I die
iamrangel (iamrangel) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:35:02 -0000
Ima gonna draw eyeballs on my eyelids b4 work I'm that tired... but than again ill get enough sleep when I die
likes Lower Your Eyelids to Die With The Sun by M83 - http://www.thesixtyone.com/M83/song/73836/
akindoflying (evan frerichs) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:22:58 -0000
likes Lower Your Eyelids to Die With The Sun by M83 - http://www.thesixtyone.com/M83/song/73836/
@true2me1 LOL, I didn't feel like seeing anything but the back of my eyelids this morning.
MsChellBellz (Michelle Patel) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:18:20 -0000
@true2me1 LOL, I didn't feel like seeing anything but the back of my eyelids this morning.
@whatislov3 dont haaaaaaate me. my eyelids got heavy :(
its_whitney (whitney medworth) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:15:50 -0000
@whatislov3 dont haaaaaaate me. my eyelids got heavy :(
eMedicine Health - Eyelid Inflammation - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment for blepharitis.
Meta Description: [ Blepharitis (BLEH-fuh-REYE-tis) is swelling and/or irritation of the eyelid, resulting from a bacterial infection, inflammation, or allergies. It is the most common eye disease.
eMedicine Health: Chalazion - Resource center provides information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Lump in Eyelid.
Meta Description: [ A chalazion is a lump in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation of a gland within the skin. Typically, this lump grows over days to weeks and is occasionally ... ]
eMedicine Health: Sty - Resource center provides information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this, an acute infection of the glands or eyelashes of the eyelids.
Meta Description: [ A sty is an acute infection or inflammation of the secretory glands of the eyelids. This common infection or inflammation results from blocked glands within the eyelid. When the gland ... ]
Eyelid Disorders - Definition, description, symptoms and management of common eyelid disorders.
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