Chalazion Center - Marietta, GA
Marietta 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 Marietta * Georgia Retina PC  Georgia Retina PC  Georgia Retina PC  Georgia Eye Specialists Inc  Georgia Eye Specialists Inc  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Marietta Eye Clinic PA  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Cobb Eye Center LLP  Cobb Eye Center LLP  Cobb Eye Center LLP  Windy Hill Ophthalmology and Optical  Pediatric Eye Care  Thomas Eye Group PC  John Davidson MD  West Paces Omni Eye Services  Paces Plastic Surgery & Recovery Ctr  West Paces Omni Eye Services  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates PC  Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates PC  Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates PC  Wolfson Eye Institute  Wolfson Eye Institute  Woolfson Eye Institute  Edwin H Donnelly MD  Terry W Taylor MD  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Gary A Beldick MD  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Atlanta Oculus Cosmetic Surgeons  Thomas Eye Group PC  Thomas Eye Group PC  Atlanta Oculus Cosmetic Surgeons  The Eye Services  Georgia Eye Partners  Georgia Eye Partners  Thomas Eye Group PC  Thomas Eye Group PC  Thomas Eye Group PC  The Eye Services  Pediatric Eye Care  Pediatric Eye Care  Thomas Eye Group PC  Julie Ann Galbreath-Wolf OD  Thomas Eye Group PC  Georgia Retina PC  Atlanta Oculus Cosmetic Surgeons  Thomas Eye Group PC  Pediatric Eye Care  Georgia Retina PC  Thomas Eye Group PC  L V Reese MD  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Robert L Hendley MD  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Harry C Tindall MD  Eye Consultants of Atlanta  Currell V Berry MD  Georgia Eye Associates  Georgia Eye Associates  Georgia Eye Associates  Georgia Eye Associates  Lawrence Vision  Atlanta Retina PC  Atlanta Eye Consultants  Atlanta Eye Consultants  Emory Eye Center  Georgia Eye Partners  Emory Eye Center  Thomas Eye Group PC  Thomas Eye Group PC  North Fulton Eye Center  North Fulton Eye Center  North Fulton Eye Center Marietta, GeorgiaUpcoming 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
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