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What is the anatomical location of the eyelash (cilia) roots?
Against the anterior surface of the tarsal plate
What is the definition of the grey line on the lid margin?
The border between the anterior and posterior lamellae
Where are the meibomian gland orifices located?
Just anterior to the mucocutaneous junction
Which structure lines the posterior margin of the lid?
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What is the term used to describe misdirection of growth from individual eyelash follicles?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of eyelash misdirection?
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What is the most common cause of acquired distichiasis?
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Which statement about congenital distichiasis is true?
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What is the mechanism behind marginal entropion causing eyelash misdirection?
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Which of the following is a relative contraindication for anterior lamellar reconstruction with a free skin graft?
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What is the treatment mentioned in the text for distichiasis?
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Which condition is mentioned as causing non-pigmented and stunted eyelashes?
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