Chalazion Center - Oro Valley, AZ
Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley * Fishkind & Bakewell Eye Care & Surgery Centers  Fishkind & Bakewell Eye Care & Surgery Centers  Fishkind & Bakewell Eye Care & Surgery Centers  Pima Eye Institute PC  Mark L Griswold DO  Jonathon L Gross MD  Pima Eye Institute PC  Sam Sato MD PC  Retina Centers PC  Glaucoma Specialists  Retina Centers PC  Retina Centers PC  Christopher M Seniw MD PC  Tucson Eye Physicians  Tucson Eye Physicians  Eye Associates of Tucson  Eye Associates of Tucson  Eye Associates of Tucson  Eye Associates of Tucson  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Lynn Polonski MD  Sam Sato MD PC  Diego H Calonje MD PC  Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center  Retina Specialists of Southern Arizona PLLC  Tucson Eye Care PC  Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center  Retina Specialists of Southern Arizona PLLC  Robert Snyder MD PhD  Arizona Eye Consultants  Arizona Eye Consultants  Arizona Eye Consultants  Charles S Gannon MD  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  Eye Associates of Tucson  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  Norman Ahl MD  Alma Murphy MD PC  Southern Arizona Ophthalmology  El Dorado Eye Associates  David W Day MD  El Dorado Eye Associates  El Dorado Eye Associates  Jorge A Godinez MD  Arizona Centre Plastic Surgery  Desert Eye Associates Ltd  Desert Eye Associates Ltd  Desert Eye Associates Ltd  Desert Eye Associates Ltd  Cornea Associates PLLC  Cornea Associates PLLC  Retina Associates SW PC  Retina Associates SW PC  Retina Associates SW PC  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  Southwestern Eye Center  Cochise Eye & Laser Center  Cochise Eye & Laser Center  Cochise Eye & Laser Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Arizona Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  East Valley Ophthalmology  Desert Vista Eye Specialists  Desert Vista Eye Specialists  Vision Center  Q Vision  Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd  The Retina Group  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  East Valley Ophthalmology  East Valley Ophthalmology  Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona  Cornea Consultants of Arizona  Cornea Consultants of Arizona  Cornea Consultants of Arizona  Chandler Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Woolf Eye & Laser Clinic  Jeffrey P Edelstein MD  East Valley Glaucoma  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Valley Eye Specialists Oro Valley, ArizonaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-01
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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 Oro Valley
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