Chalazion Center - Penn Hills, PA
Penn Hills 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 Penn Hills * John A Charley MD  Scott & Christie & Associates PC  Scott & Christie & Associates PC  Eye Physicians & Surgeons Ltd  Western Pa Surgical Eye Assoc  Eye Physicians & Surgeons Ltd  Western Pa Surgical Eye Assoc  S Venkatesh MD PC  Western Pa Surgical Eye Assoc  Western Pa Surgical Eye Assoc  Davis Eye Group  J R Browning MD  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  David J Baker MD  David J Baker MD  Medical & Surgical Eye Associates  Medical & Surgical Eye Associates  Medical & Surgical Eye Associates  Luna Vision  Valley Eye Associates  Hugo Cerri MD  Eyepolis  Berkowitz & Rosenberg MDs  Associates In Ophthalmology  The Eyesight Center  Associates In Ophthalmology  Eye Physicians & Surgeons Ltd  Berkowitz & Rosenberg MDs  West Penn Eye Associates PC  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  West Penn Eye Associates PC  West Penn Eye Associates PC  East Suburban Ophthalmic Associates  East Suburban Ophthalmic Associates  Robinson Eye Center & Advanced Ophthalmology East  East Suburban Ophthalmic Associates  East Suburban Ophthalmic Associates  Pittsburgh Eye Associates PC  William J McVay MD  Drs Caputo & Hanna  Drs Caputo & Hanna  Retina Vitreous Consultants Inc  Retina Vitreous Consultants Inc  Retina Vitreous Consultants Inc  Retina Vitreous Consultants Inc  Retina Vitreous Consultants Inc  Retina Vitreous Consultants Inc  Pittsburgh Oculoplastic Assoc  Pittsburgh Oculoplastic Assoc  Pittsburgh Oculoplastic Assoc  Cataract & Laser Institute of Pennsylvania  UPMC Eye Center  UPMC Eye Center  UPMC Eye Center  UPMC Eye Center  UPMC Eye Center  UPMC Eye Center  UPMC Eye Center  Pittsburgh Oculoplastic Assoc  Dick Katzin MD  Barry D Moskowitz MD  Norman Edelstein MD  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association  Associated Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Associated Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Miguel J Quintero MD  Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates PC  Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates PC  Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates PC  Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates PC  Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates PC  Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates PC  Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates PC  Frank X Stanish MD  Dr Anna B Miller Eye Care Center  Hartman Ophthalmic Associates  Allegheny Ophthalmology Associates  Allegheny Ophthalmology Associates  Associates In Ophthalmology  Associates In Ophthalmology  Associates In Ophthalmology  Associates In Ophthalmology  Karlik Ophthalmology  Karlik Ophthalmology  Karlik Ophthalmology  North Park Ophthalmology  North Park Ophthalmology  North Park Ophthalmology  Chandrappa S Reshmi MD  David J Kobaly MD  Lisa M Nath MD LLC  South Hills Eye Associates Ltd Penn Hills, PennsylvaniaUpcoming 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 Penn Hills
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