Chalazion Center - Carrollton, TX
Carrollton 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 Carrollton * Lee Eye Surgery Clinic  George Allen Moninger MD  George Allen Moninger MD  Tennant Institute  Kim K Maale MD  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  David K Gregory MD  LaserCare Eye Center  Las Colinas Ophthalmology Association  Retina Institute of Texas PA  LaserCare Eye Center  LaserCare Eye Center  Retina Institute of Texas PA  North Dallas Eye Associates  North Dallas Eye Associates  North Dallas Eye Associates  Gordon H Newman MD  Gordon H Newman MD  Michelle L Brochner MD  Vista Ophthalmology Associates  Retina Specialists  Retina Specialists  Robert Eisenberg MD  Ophthalmology Associates  Drs Frazee Passmore Swanson & Ahmad  Drs Frazee Passmore Swanson & Ahmad  Eye Surgery of Texas  Joel Leffler MD  Drs Frazee Passmore Swanson & Ahmad  Drs Frazee Passmore Swanson & Ahmad  Bob L Pansick MD  William Boothe MD  Drs Dharma & Mahatma  Craig D Smith MD  Rhufus Allen MD  Las Colinas Vision Center  Robert Tenery Jr. MD  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  Jacqueline Co MD PA  Dr's Fagadau & Hawk MD LLP  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  Dr's Fagadau & Hawk MD LLP  Pediatric Ophthalmology PA  MFA Ophthalmology  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Ophthalmology Consultants PA  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Glaucoma Associates of Texas  Tylock Eyecare & Laser Center  Craig Bolton MD  Robert Scharf MD  Merhdad Mazaheri MD  Vision Quest  Dallas Eye Care Associates  Vision Quest  Vision Quest  Dallas Eye Care Associates  Dallas Eye Care Associates  Dallas Eye Care Associates  Texas Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive & Orbital Surgery Associates  Texas Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive & Orbital Surgery Associates  Matthew Lippas MD  Stephen E Webb MD PA  Roy R Whitaker MD  Dennis B Kay MD  Aubry Abramson MD  Bert Bryan MD  Linda L Burk MD  David W Meltzer MD  James H Merritt MD  Karen B Saland MD  Texas Retina Associates  Cornea Associates of Texas  Cornea Associates of Texas  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Cornea Associates of Texas  Eye Plastic Surgery Associates  Cornea Associates of Texas  Eye Plastic Surgery Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Garnett S Payseur MD  Lyle R Teska MD  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic Carrollton, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Carrollton
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