Chalazion Center - Greeley, CO
Greeley 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 Greeley * Eye Specialists of Colorado  Eye Specialists of Colorado  Eye Specialists of Colorado  Brian J Willoughby MD PC  Adams & Crews MD  Adams & Crews MD  Charles Palmer MD  Eye Specialists of Northern Colorado  Eye Specialists of Northern Colorado  Eye Specialists of Northern Colorado  Kirk Eye Center  Cutarelli Vision  Eye & Laser Center of Fort Collins  Jennifer D Cecil MD  Eye Center Of Northern Colorado PC  Eye Center Of Northern Colorado PC  Eye Center Of Northern Colorado PC  Eye Center Of Northern Colorado PC  Eye Center Of Northern Colorado PC  Eye Center Of Northern Colorado PC  Eye Center Of Northern Colorado PC  Eye Center Of Northern Colorado PC  Eye Center Of Northern Colorado PC  Kenneth Kauvar MD  Terry E Robinson MD LLC  Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado  Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado  Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado  Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado  Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado  May Eye Care  Montgomery Eye Care  Complete Eye Care Inc  Colorado Retina Center  Denver Retina Center PC  Mary B Lansing MD  Colorado Corneal Surgeons  Eye Surgery Center of Colorado PC  Boulder Eye Surgeons  Boulder Eye Surgeons  Craig F Beyer DO  Craig F Beyer DO  Children's Hospital Eye Clinic  Children's Hospital Eye Clinic  Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute  Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute  Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute  Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute  Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute  Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute  Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute  Warren Tripp MD PC & Associates  Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Aurora Eye Physicians Burcham Eyecare  Boulder Medical Center Ophthalmology  Boulder Medical Center Ophthalmology  Boulder Eye Care  Arvada Eye Associates  Arvada Eye Associates  Arvada Eye Associates  Arvada Eye Associates  National Jewish Health  Franklin Pediatric Eye Care  United Eye Centers PC  Robert G Fante MD  Colorado Retina Associates PC  Kaiser Permanente Eyecare  United Eye Centers PC  Carl D Hanson Jr. MD  Carl D Hanson Jr. MD  Dba Lowry EyeCare Specialists  Colorado Retina Associates  Colorado Retina Associates  Colorado Retina Associates  Colorado Retina Associates  Colorado Retina Associates  Levinson Eye Clinic PC  David Drucker, MD  Omni Eye Specialists  Omni Eye Specialists  Omni Eye Specialists  Omni Eye Specialists  Delbert M Weltman MD  The Wise Vision Group  Howard Amiel MD  Jennifer M Grin MD PC  Stephen Kesselman MD  Vision Care Specialists  Thomas Campbell MD  Larry Underwood MD  Denver Health Eye Clinic  Jack A Zamora MD  Karen M Kadler MD  Cherry Creek Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Karen M Kadler MD  Chester T Roe III MD LLC  Nancy A Houlder MD  Childrens Eye Physicians PC  Childrens Eye Physicians PC Greeley, ColoradoUpcoming 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 Greeley
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