Chalazion Center - Melbourne, FL
Melbourne 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 Melbourne * Florida Eye Associates  Florida Eye Associates  Florida Eye Associates  Florida Eye Associates  Florida Eye Associates  Florida Eye Associates  Florida Eye Associates  Florida Eye Associates  Brevard Eye Center Melbourne  McManus-Shumake Eye Institute  McManus-Shumake Eye Institute  McManus-Shumake Eye Institute  McManus-Shumake Eye Institute  Atlantic Surgery & Laser Center LLC  Ryan Eye Care  Norman I Meyer MD  Monnett Eye & Surgery Center  Monnett Eye & Surgery Center  Eye Clinic  Florida Eye Institute  Vero Eye Center  Florida Eye Institute  Florida Eye Institute  Florida Eye Clinic  Florida Retina Institute  Florida Retina Institute  Fred Kodesch MD & Linda M Kodesch MD  St Lucie Eye Associates  St Lucie Eye Associates  St Lucie Eye Associates  Fier Eye Care & Surgery Center  Magruder Eye Institute  Magruder Eye Institute  Magruder Eye Institute  Magruder Eye Institute  Magruder Eye Institute  Magruder Eye Institute  Magruder Eye Institute  Orange Eye Centre  Medical Eye Associates PA  Serros, Ramirez & Poulos MDs  Serros, Ramirez & Poulos MDs  Serros, Ramirez & Poulos MDs  Retina Macula Specialists  Florida Eye Clinic  Florida Eye Clinic  DelRowe EyeCare  James H Guildford MD  Cohn Eye Center  Florida Eye Clinic  Bird Eye Institute  Center for Eye Care & Surgery  Vitreo Retinal Consultants  Eye Physicians of Central Florida  Eye Physicians of Central Florida  Truchelut Chriss & Kurzon MDs PA  Eye Physicians of Central Florida  Truchelut Chriss & Kurzon MDs PA  Truchelut Chriss & Kurzon MDs PA  Brian Haas MD  Central Florida Retina Consul  Central Florida Retina Consul  Stanley I Hand MD PA  Central Florida Retina Consul  Central Florida Retina Consul  Orlando Eye Consultants  LC Eye Center  Central Florida Eye Specialists PL  Central Florida Eye Associates LLC  Elliot W Cooperman MD  LaserVue  Florida Eye Clinic  Affiliated Eye Specialists  Affiliated Eye Specialists  East Florida Eye Institute  Coastal Eye Center  The Retina Institute of Florida  Stuart Eye Institute  Retina Care Specialists LLP  Stuart Eye Institute  Eye Physicians of Central Florida  Stuart Eye Institute  Eye Physicians of Central Florida  Retina Care Specialists LLP  Retina Care Specialists LLP  Stuart Eye Institute  Florida Eye Clinic  Florida Eye Clinic  Florida Eye Clinic  Florida Eye Clinic  Andrew J Hanzlik MD PA  Eye Physicians of Central Florida  Florida Vision Institute  Florida Vision Institute  Eusebio Salud Jr. MD  Filutowski Eye Institute  Douglas Eye Center  Roy Z Braunstein MD PA  Fischer Schemmer & Silbiger MDs  Fischer Schemmer & Silbiger MDs Melbourne, 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 Melbourne
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