lacrimal caruncle

What Is The Lacrimal Caruncle? The lacrimal caruncle is the small, pink, globular spot at the inner corner, or the medial canthus, of the eye. It contains both oil and sweat glands. What is the purpose of the caruncle? A caruncle is a fleshy outgrowth on a plant or animal. A caruncle’s function in a