Chalazion Center - Appleton, WI
Appleton Eye Doctor Doctors for ChalazionType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in Appleton * Affinity Medical Group Menasha  Affinity Medical Group Menasha  Affinity Medical Group Menasha  Fox Cities Eye Clinic  Fox Cities Eye Clinic  Fox Cities Eye Clinic  Valley Eye Associates  Valley Eye Associates  Alexander Eye Institute  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  Sullivan Eye Center  North Eastern WI Retina Assoc  North Eastern WI Retina Assoc  The Eye Clinic  Northeast Wisconsin Vision Center  Northeast Wisconsin Vision Center  Ophthalmic Surgery of Wisconsin  Ophthalmic Surgery of Wisconsin  North Eastern WI Retina Assoc  North Eastern WI Retina Assoc  Wisconsin Oculoplastics Ltd  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Green Bay Eye Clinic  Tower Clock Eye Center  Tower Clock Eye Center  Tower Clock Eye Center  Eye Associates of Green Bay SC  Pamela G Dobson DO  Aurora Health Center Fond du Lac  Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Ophthalmology  Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Ophthalmology  The Eye Clinic of Manitowoc SC  The Eye Clinic of Manitowoc SC  The Eye Clinic of Manitowoc SC  Kathryn A Green MD  Larson Eye Care  Paul D Mandel MD  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Jean H Schott MD  Verre-Young Eye Clinic SC  Verre-Young Eye Clinic SC  Earl Nepple MD  West Bend Clinic  Beaver Dam Eye Clinic  Aurora Health Center Hartford  M Thomas Chemotti MD  Eye Physicians Of Watertown  Eye Physicians Of Watertown  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Bay View Ophthalmology  Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic Eye Clinic  Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic Eye Clinic  Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic Eye Clinic  Thomas F Taylor MD  Jane M Collis-Geers MD  Wilkinson Medical Clinic Hartland  Ministry Medical Group Ophthalmology  Ministry Medical Group Ophthalmology  Ministry Medical Group Ophthalmology  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Milwaukee Eye & Cataract Clinic SC  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Care Specialists  Bruce A Brown MD  Medical Eye Associates SC  Maria P Patterson MD SC  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  Cornea Consultants of Wisconsin  Suson Eye Specialists MD SC  Jack L Hughes MD  Drs Massaro & Kalenak SC  Eye Surgery Associates SC  Drs Massaro & Kalenak SC  Wisconsin Retina SC  K F Nassif MD & Associates SC  Suson Eye Specialists MD SC  Fabric Shafrin & Bloom MDs SC  Fabric Shafrin & Bloom MDs SC  Fabric Shafrin & Bloom MDs SC  Lanny B Hale MD Appleton, WisconsinUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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ChalazionWhat is a chalazion?A chalazion is a tiny lump of the upper or lower eyelid caused by inflammation of a gland of the lid. It may be soft and fluid-filled or firmer. A chalazion is also referred to as a meibomian cyst, tarsal cyst, or conjunctival granuloma.
What are these eyelid glands?Eyelid glands are called the meibomian glands. They are also known as the palpebral glands, tarsal glands, or tarsoconjunctival glands. There are 30 to 40 of these glands in each of the upper and lower lids. The tiny openings of each of these oil or sebaceous glands are just behind the lid lashes at the lid margins. These glands produce a thick liquid secretion that is discharged into the tear film of the eye. This liquid is a mixture of oil and mucus and is called sebum. The liquid acts to lubricate the surface of the eye.
What causes a chalazion? What are the symptoms of a chalazion?The narrow opening through which a meibomian gland secretes its material can become clogged from narrowing of the opening or hardening of the sebaceous liquid near the opening. If this occurs, the gland will have a backup of the material it secretes and it will swell. This leads to thickening of the walls of the gland and leakage of oil into the lid itself, causing inflammation both within the gland and the eyelid. This inflamed enlargement is a chalazion.
Is a chalazion like a pimple?If the obstructed gland has bacteria within it, the gland may become infected. This is called a hordeolum, which does resemble a pimple. A hordeolum may be tender to touch. A chalazion is not an infection but may precede a hordeolum.
How is a chalazion treated?Most chalazions are treated with warm compresses to the eyelid to promote healing and circulation of blood to the inflamed area. In addition, the doctor may prescribe an antibio... Recommended Reading Related to ChalazionWhat is a cyst?A cyst is a closed, saclike structure that contains fluid, gas, or semisolid material and is not a normal part of the tissue where it is located. Cysts are common and can occur anywhere in the body in people of any age. Cysts vary in size; they may be detectable only under a microscope or they can grow so large that they displace normal organs and tissues. The outer wall of a cyst is called the capsule.
What are the causes of a cyst?Cysts can arise through a variety of processes in the body, including
Most cysts arise due to the types of conditions listed above and are only preventable to the extent that the underlying ... Other Related Chalazion ArticlesEmergency Contact for Appleton
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