Chalazion Center - Boynton Beach, FL
Boynton Beach 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 Boynton Beach * Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc  Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc  Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc  Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc  Paul E Pataky MD  Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center  Michael L Levine MD PA  Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center  Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center  Boynton Eye Institute PA  Stephen Robins MD  Palm Beach Eye Center  Palm Beach Eye Center  Retina Group of Florida  Brad E Oren MD  Retina Group of Florida  Advanced Eye & Laser Center  Florida Eye & Plastic Surgery Associates  Retinal Eye Care Associates  South Palm Eye Associates  South Palm Eye Associates  Visual Health & Surgical Center  Wiener Bastien MD  Retina Center of South Florida  Jaffe Eye Institute  Jaffe Eye Institute  Jaffe Eye Institute  Retina Center of South Florida  Jaffe Eye Institute  Jaffe Eye Institute  Delray Eye Associates  Delray Eye Associates  Delray Eye Associates  Delray Eye Associates  Rothchild Eye Institute  Delray Eye Associates  Bruce Segal MD  Delray Eye Associates  Delray Eye Associates  Jeffrey Siegal MD  Paul M Feuer MD  Clear Vue Laser Eye Center  Low Vision Solutions  Cohen Laser & Vision Center  Bedotto Wallace & Clewner MDs  Bedotto Wallace & Clewner MDs  Aker & Kasten Eye Center  Aker & Kasten Eye Center  Steven Fagien MD  Retina Group of Florida  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  The Retina Institute of Florida  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  Kurtzman & Salama MDs  Kurtzman & Salama MDs  Robert Bentz DO  Cano & Manning Eye Center  Matthew D Kay MD PA  Cano & Manning Eye Center  Mittleman Eye Center  Mittleman Eye Center  Richard Shugarman MD  John H Merey MD  Florida Vision Institute  James H Guildford MD  Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates  Florida Vision Institute  Florida Vision Institute  Palm Beach Eye Center  George Wong MD  Presidential Eye Center PA  Palm Beach Eye Clinic  Palm Beach Eye Clinic  West Boca Eye Center  SPECIALTY RETINA CENTER  Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants  West Boca Eye Center  Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants  Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants  L David Monroe MD  Andrew F Bruno MD  South Florida Eye Associates  South Florida Eye Associates  South Florida Eye Associates  Deerfield Eye Institute  Kevin T Kelly MD  Alan Mitchell MD  Brian I Haft MD  Advanced Eye Care of South Florida PL  Vitreo Retinal Consultants  Advanced Eye Care of South Florida PL  Douglas R Leder DO  Michael Loeffler MD  Oculoplastics & Orbital Consultants  Rand Eye Institute  Rand Eye Institute  Rand Eye Institute Boynton Beach, FloridaUpcoming 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 Boynton Beach
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