Chalazion Center - Irondequoit, NY
Irondequoit 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 Irondequoit * Reed Eye Associates  Reed Eye Associates  Cornerstone Eye Associates  Cornerstone Eye Associates  Cornerstone Eye Associates  James W Fox MD  Rochester Eye & Laser Center  Rochester Eye & Laser Center  Rochester General Hospital Department of Ophthalmology  Rochester Eye & Laser Center  Lakeview Eye Care  Hobart A Lerner MD  Shapiro Eye Care  Rochester Eye Associates PC  Dinesh Chawla MD  Rochester Eye Associates PC  Rochester Eye Associates PC  Primitivo Roca MD  Rochester Eye Associates PC  Rochester Ophthalmological Group  Rochester Ophthalmological Group  Rochester Ophthalmological Group  University of Rochester Eye Institute  University of Rochester Eye Institute  Bryant Shin MD PC  University of Rochester Eye Institute  University of Rochester Eye Institute  University of Rochester Eye Institute  University of Rochester Eye Institute  University of Rochester Eye Institute  University of Rochester Eye Institute  OcuSight Eye Care Center  University of Rochester Eye Institute  University of Rochester Eye Institute  University of Rochester Eye Institute  University of Rochester Eye Institute  OcuSight Eye Care Center  University of Rochester Eye Institute  Bryant Shin MD PC  O Gregory Zazulak MD PC  OcuSight Eye Care Center  OcuSight Eye Care Center  OcuSight Eye Care Center  Cornerstone Eye Associates  Retina Associates of Western New York  Retina Associates of Western New York  Retina Associates of Western New York  Retina Associates of Western New York  Robert Walsh MD  Occ Sight Eye Care Center  David N Smith MD  Jamison Eye Care  Jamison Eye Care  Cornerstone Eye Associates  Eyes on Rochester  Cecil J Haggerty MD  David F Smith MD  University Eye Specialists PC  The Eye Care Center  The Eye Care Center  The Eye Care Center  Wayne Regional Eye Center  Lake Plains Eye Center  Batavia Ophthalmology PLLC  Batavia Ophthalmology PLLC  University Eye Specialists PC  John W Crofts MD  University Eye Specialists PC  Eye Associates Of The Finger Lakes  Eye Associates Of The Finger Lakes  Eye Associates Of The Finger Lakes  Lake Plains Eye Center  Allan M Robbins  Allan M Robbins  Stephan M Greenberg MD  St James Mercy Hospital  Guthrie Medical Group PC  Twin Tiers Eye Care  Twin Tiers Eye Care  Drs Freeman & Oplinger  Peter A Doane MD  Drs Freeman & Oplinger  David D Speck MD  Selma J Sheridan MD & North C Hauschild OD  Vivian K Fasula MD  Vivian K Fasula MD  Vivian K Fasula MD  Legarreta Eye Center  Ivan G Proano MD  Allegany Eye Associates  Buffalo Niagara Retina  Buffalo Niagara Retina  Flanigen Eye Care  Eye Consultants of Syracuse PC  Buffalo Niagara Retina  Eye Consultants of Syracuse PC  Eye Consultants of Syracuse PC  David J Rodman MD  Stephen B Pollack MD  Peter W Forgach MD Irondequoit, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-06-04
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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 Irondequoit
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