My optometrist recommended you unclog the pores in your eyelids. You eyelids have pores that emit a thin layer of oil that covers the eyeball, and helps prevent

My optometrist recommended you unclog the pores in your eyelids. You eyelids have pores that emit a thin layer of oil that covers the eyeball, and helps prevent evaporation. Those pores get blocked. She said to use a heat pack/mask (as hot as you can handle for as long as you can handle) an then massage the eyelids (pressing down on the top, and up on the bottom) to try and get the wax plugs out (yuk). Then wash your eyes.