Chalazion Center - Lehigh Acres, FL
Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres * Azul Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa  Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida  Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida  Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida  Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida  Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida  Eye Centers of Florida  Eye Associates of Fort Myers  Eye Centers of Florida  Optical Shoppe  Eye Associates of Fort Myers  Southwest Florida Eye Care  Southwest Florida Eye Care  Collins Vision  Charles Eugene Cox MD  Valerie Crandall MD & Associates  Gorovoy MD Eye Specialists  Retina Health Center  Retina Health Center  South Florida Eye Clinic  Konowal Vision  Elmquist Eye Group  Florida Eye Health  Florida Eye Health  John W Snead MD  R Thad Goodwin MD PA  Advanced Eye Care & Laser Center  Eye Health of Fort Myers Inc  Eye Health of Fort Myers Inc  Eye Health of Fort Myers Inc  West Coast Eye Care  Oculoplastics of Southwest Florida  Pierre Bourgon MD  Cataract & Refractive Institute  Cape Coral Eye Center  Cape Coral Eye Center  Cape Coral Eye Center  Florida Retina Center  Institute For Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery  George B Fisher III MD  Montgomery Eye Center  Gaskins Eye Care & Surgery Center  Groom Eye Center  David E Poeltl & Paul M Rougraff MDs  David E Poeltl & Paul M Rougraff MDs  David E Poeltl & Paul M Rougraff MDs  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute  Naples Eye Associates PA  Naples Eye Associates PA  Christopher Stelly MD  Neil B Zusman MD  David M Klein MD  Gary J Pearce MD  Nash Cataract & Laser Institute  Nash Cataract & Laser Institute  Nash Cataract & Laser Institute  Charles Gremillion MD  Alan J Knapp MD  Alan J Knapp MD  Center for Retina & Macular Disease  Center for Retina & Macular Disease  Richard A Conroy MD  Provision Laser Eye Center  Richard A Conroy MD  Highlands Eye Institute PA  Newsom Eye & Laser Center  Newsom Eye & Laser Center  Donald A McEachern MD  Center for Sight  Center for Sight  Center for Sight  Ophthalmic Consultants  Eye Specialists of Mid Florida PC  Eye Specialists of Mid Florida PC  Chen Eye Clinic  Institute For Advanced Medicine  Manatee Sarasota Eye Clinic  Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute  Gulf Coast Glaucoma Clinic Lehigh Acres, FloridaUpcoming 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 Lehigh Acres
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