Chalazion Center - Moore, OK
Moore 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 Moore * Oculofacial Plastics Associates  Heritage Eye Associates  Southwest Eye Clinic  Southwest Eye Clinic  Britain Vision Associates  Susan L Pulling MD  Dean McGee Eye Institute  Dean McGee Eye Institute  Layne Goetzinger MD  Dean McGee Eye Institute  Dean McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Kimberly M Wise MD  Oklahoma VA Medical Center  McGee Picard & Robinson Eye Associates  McGee Picard & Robinson Eye Associates  Donald C Gilliland MD  Eye Care Associates  James B Wise MD  Oklahoma Retina  James B Wise MD  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Gangadhar K Dravid MD  Northwest Eye Physicians  Northwest Eye Physicians  Sami S Dahr MD  Oklahoma Retina Consultants  Central Oklahoma Eye Association  Oklahoma Retina Consultants  Roland A Walters III MD  Russell D Crain MD  ClearSight Center  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Dr Thomas Wolf & Associates  Dr Thomas Wolf & Associates  Retinal Associates  Retinal Associates  Britton Vision Associates  Britton Vision Associates  Britton Vision Associates  Hummel Eye Associates  Hummel Eye Associates  Drs Baker & Holloman PLLC  Drs Baker & Holloman PLLC  Physicians Contact Lens  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Edmond Regional Eye Associates  Edmond Regional Eye Associates  Sight to See Vision Associates  Southern Plains Medical Center  Robinson Eye Institute  Robinson Eye Institute  Stephen R Martin MD  Drummond Eye Clinic  Drummond Eye Clinic  Duncan Regional Hospital  BVA Advanced Eye Care  Enid Eye Clinic Inc  Enid Eye Clinic Inc  Enid Eye Clinic Inc  Dean M Sherry MD  Dean McGee Eye Institute  Dean A McGee Eye Institute  Young Eye Institute Moore, OklahomaUpcoming 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 Moore
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