Chalazion Center - Indio, CA
Indio 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 Indio * Gerald Schultz MD  Milauskas Eye Institute  Milauskas Eye Institute  Milauskas Eye Institute  Milauskas Eye Institute  Milauskas Eye Institute  Milauskas Eye Institute  Milauskas Eye Institute  Milauskas Eye Institute  Erik J Williams  Doheny Eye Institute  Doheny Eye Institute  Doheny Eye Institute  Doheny Eye Institute  Doheny Eye Institute  Doheny Eye Institute  Doheny Eye Institute  Retina Consultants of Southern California  Southern California Desert Retina Consultants  Southern California Desert Retina Consultants  Vision Professionals  Vision Professionals  California Eye Professionals  California Eye Professionals  Hemet Eye Medical & Surgical Center  Banning Specialty Care Center  Beaver Medical Group Yucaipa Valley  Inland Valley Retina Medical Associates Inc  LoBue Laser & Eye Medical Center  Valley Eye Care Medical Group  Beaver Medical Group Redlands  San Diego Vitreo Retinal  Drs Omens, Krausz Basuk & Mulder  Drs Omens, Krausz Basuk & Mulder  Drs Omens, Krausz Basuk & Mulder  Eye Care of San Diego  Eye Care of San Diego  Eye Care of San Diego  North County Eye Center  North County Eye Center  West Coast Eye Care Associates  West Coast Eye Care Associates  Eye Specialists of Escondido  Childrens Pediatric Specialists Ophthalmology  Childrens Pediatric Specialists Ophthalmology  Donald Shearer MD  Fallbrook Eye Surgery  LLUHC Ophthalmology  LLUHC Ophthalmology  LLUHC Ophthalmology  LLUHC Ophthalmology  LLUHC Ophthalmology  LLUHC Ophthalmology  LLUHC Ophthalmology  LLUHC Ophthalmology  North County Ophthalmology Poway  Lillian Lee MD  North County Ophthalmology Poway  Jeffrey R Lozier MD  Retina Consultants San Diego  Retina Consultants San Diego  North County Eye Center  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Rancho Bernardo  Inland Eye Institute  Inland Eye Institute  Advanced Eye Care  Inland Eye Institute  Eye Center  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Ophthalmology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Ophthalmology  V Wechter MD Inc  Tory Prestera MD  Narendra J Patel MD  John Kownacki MD  Eye Physician Medical Group Inc  Eye Physician Medical Group Inc  Eye Physician Medical Group Inc  Edward J Puttre MD  David R McGrew MD  Doheny Eye Center  Pabalan Eye Center  Riverside Eye Specialists  Riverside Eye Specialists  Riverside Eye Specialists  Riverside Medical Clinic  Riverside Medical Clinic  Retina Consultants of Southern California  Bradley Greider MD & Associates  Regg V Antle MD  Paul M Bonds MD  Bradley Greider MD & Associates  Eye Surgery Associates  Morris Eye Group  Mark Stanton MD Inc  Pendleton Eye Center  Kuljinder S Grewal MD  Robert S Herrick MD  Grossmont Eye Center  Eye Associates of San Diego  Eye Associates of San Diego Indio, CaliforniaUpcoming 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 Indio
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