Eyelids and their lashes protect the eye from damage from the weather, hazards like insects as well as airborne particles of dust and germs. Additionally they are ornamental providing a defined frame to the eye.
Meibomian glands
Eyelashes are to be found on the margins of the eyelids round an open eye.
The thinnest skin on the body can be found on or around the eyelids..
Mucosa is the spanish word for mucous memberane which in a human body can be found at the nostrils, lips of the mouth, at the ears and at the eyelids.
An acrochordon is a soft wart, consisting of fibrous tissue, found on the neck or eyelids of elderly people.
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a layer of epithelial cells that cover the sclera (in the eye) and the inside of eyelids.
The least amount of skin on your body is typically found on your eyelids and the palms of your hands. These areas have less subcutaneous fat and are thinner than other parts of your body.
Netsuke sculptures were invented in Japan. Though they originally served a practical purpose when invented in the 17th century they now have more artistic merit. These mini sculptures can be found on eBay.
Eyes are very sensitive. They must remain hydrated and free of any floating debris found in the air. The eyelids are used to keep the eyes hydrated, and the eyelashes are used to clear debris away from the eye. Those are the uses of the Eyelashes and eyelids.
Nicole Kidman starred in Practical Magic, as did Sandra Bullock. A link can be found below.
The purpose of the US Consitution is found in the Preamble...!!!
Its surgery to correct saggy eyelids. Additional information can be found here http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=31496.