Chalazion Center - Plymouth, MN
Plymouth 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 Plymouth * VitreoRetinal Surgery PA  Minnesota Eye Consultants PA  VitreoRetinal Surgery PA  West Metro Ophthalmology PA  VitreoRetinal Surgery PA  Minnesota Eye Consultants PA  West Metro Ophthalmology PA  West Metro Ophthalmology PA  VitreoRetinal Surgery PA  Minnesota Eye Consultants PA  VitreoRetinal Surgery PA  Minnesota Eye Consultants PA  West Metro Ophthalmology PA  VitreoRetinal Surgery PA  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  Consultative Eye Care  Consultative Eye Care  Consultative Eye Care  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  Northwest Eye Clinic PA  West Metro Ophthalmology PA  West Metro Ophthalmology PA  HealthPartners Como Clinic  HealthPartners Bloomington Clinic  HealthPartners West Clinic  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Ophthalmology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Ophthalmology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Ophthalmology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Ophthalmology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Ophthalmology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Ophthalmology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Ophthalmology  Park Nicollet Clinic St Louis Park Ophthalmology  Edina Eye Clinic PA  Edina Eye Clinic PA  Edina Eye Clinic PA  Edina Eye Clinic PA  Minnesota Eye Consultants PA  Minnesota Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Specialists  Minnesota Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Specialists  Minnesota Eye Consultants PA  North Suburban Eye Specialists  North Suburban Eye Specialists  North Suburban Eye Specialists  Jonathan E Pederson MD  North Suburban Eye Specialists  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Eye Care Associates PA  Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Eye Care Associates PA  Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Eye Care Associates PA  Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Eye Care Associates PA  Eye Care Associates PA  Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Eye Care Associates PA  Eye Care Associates PA  Eye Care Associates PA  Ophthalmology PA  Ophthalmology PA  Ophthalmology PA  Ophthalmology PA  Ophthalmology PA  VitreoRetinal Surgery PA  VitreoRetinal Surgery PA  VitreoRetinal Surgery PA  Retina Center  Minneapolis Medical Eye Clinic  Retina Center  Retina Center  Hennepin Faculty Associates Eye Clinic  Hennepin Faculty Associates Eye Clinic  Hennepin Faculty Associates Eye Clinic  Lawrence H Quist MD  Minneapolis Medical Eye Clinic  Hennepin Faculty Associates Eye Clinic  Minnesota Eye Consultants PA  Columbia Park Medical Group Fairview Health Services  Columbia Park Medical Group Fairview Health Services  University of Minnesota Ophthalmology Dept  University of Minnesota Ophthalmology Dept  University of Minnesota Ophthalmology Dept Plymouth, MinnesotaUpcoming 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 Plymouth
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