Chalazion Center - Keller, TX
Keller 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 Keller * Pediatric Eye Specialists  Thomas L Marvelli MD  Mayli Davis MD  Glaucoma Consultants of Texas  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Texas Eye & Laser Center  Texas Eye & Laser Center  Charley J Andrews III MD  Carl K Marling MD  Alliance Eye Care  Pediatric Opthalmology PA  Phillips Kirk Labor MD  Brian S Anding MD  Ophthalmology Consultants PA  Key-Whitman Eye Center  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Texas Retina Associates  Southwest Ophthalmology Associates PLLC  Humphrey Key-Whitman Eye Center  Humphrey Key-Whitman Eye Center  Hugo M Nue MD  Huy M Tran MD  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Retina Consultants PA  Retina Consultants PA  Jonathan Cichocki MD  Retina Consultants PA  Laurie Boquet Dory MD  Retina Consultants PA  Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic  Advanced Glaucoma Center PA  Pediatric Eye Specialists  Pediatric Eye Specialists  Dan A Willis MD  Harold Granek MD  Judson P Smith III MD  John R Armstrong MD  North Texas Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery  North Texas Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery  UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Clinic  Texas Eyelid Center PA  Kassim Khan MD  Randy Montgomery MD  Arlington Physicians Dept of Ophthalmology  Nirmal Saran MD  Fort Worth Eye Associates  Fort Worth Eye Associates  Fort Worth Eye Associates  Ray Chan MD PLLC  LaserCare Eye Center  Las Colinas Ophthalmology Association  Retina Institute of Texas PA  LaserCare Eye Center  LaserCare Eye Center  Retina Institute of Texas PA  Vision Experts  North Dallas Eye Associates  Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center  Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center  North Dallas Eye Associates  North Dallas Eye Associates  Barbara A Nugent MD PA  Vision Quest  Frank Cundari DO  Drs Dharma & Mahatma  David K Gregory MD  Las Colinas Vision Center  Tennant Institute  Robert Eisenberg MD  Eye Care Associates of Denton  James Bentley Jr. MD  Tylock Eyecare & Laser Center  Roy R Whitaker MD  Advanced Eye Care Center  Namrata M Sayani MD  Roger D Nunn MD  Harry Rosenthal Jr. MD  Ophthalmology Associates  Eyecare Associates of Texas PA  Eyecare Associates of Texas PA  Eyecare Associates of Texas PA  Eyecare Associates of Texas PA  Eyecare Associates of Texas PA  Brandenberg & Nethery MDs  Brandenberg & Nethery MDs  Brandenberg & Nethery MDs  Robert Chiang MD  Lee Eye Surgery Clinic  George Allen Moninger MD  George Allen Moninger MD Keller, 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 Keller
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