Chalazion Center - Stamford, CT
Stamford 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 Stamford * Peter La Forte MD PC  Gregory Gallousis MD  Joan T Gewirtz MD  Peter La Forte MD PC  Retina Associates of CT PC  Stamford Ophthalmology  Stamford Ophthalmology  Stamford Ophthalmology  Stamford Ophthalmology  Jacqueline J Littzi MD  Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates PC  Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates PC  Scott Spector's Eyecare Center  Eric Wasserman MD  Richard B Weber MD  Drs Ostriker & Associates  Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut  Paul A Goldberg MD  New England Retina Associates  Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates PC  Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates PC  Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates PC  James W Talbot MD  Scott Spector's Eyecare Center  Ct Glaucoma Associates  David H McCullough MD & Associates  CT Retina Consultants LLC  James Wong MD  Ct Glaucoma Associates  New England Retina Associates  New England Retina Associates  New England Retina Associates  Cesar A Sierra MD  New England Retina Associates  Stuart D Aaron MD  Ridgefield Ophthalmology  Peter Small MD  Mark Steckel MD  Ophthalmic Surgeons Of Greater Bridgeport  Ophthalmic Surgeons Of Greater Bridgeport  Ophthalmic Surgeons Of Greater Bridgeport  Ophthalmic Surgeons Of Greater Bridgeport  Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut  Acuity Eye Care  Acuity Eye Care  Hindola Konrad MD  Vitreoretinal Surgeons LLC  Eye Group of Connecticut LLC  Eye Group of Connecticut LLC  Reuven Rudich MD  Eye Group of Connecticut LLC  Eye Care of Danbury LLC  CT Retina Consultants LLC  CT Retina Consultants LLC  CT Retina Consultants LLC  Anitha J Patel MD  Delia M Manjoney MD & Daniel S Kessler MD  Delia M Manjoney MD & Daniel S Kessler MD  Danbury Optical  Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Oculofacial Associates of Connecticut LLC  Steven C Thornquist MD  Ophthalmic Associates PC  Ophthalmic Associates PC  Ophthalmic Associates PC  Ophthalmic Associates PC  Eye Surgery Associates LLC  Eye Surgery Associates LLC  Arnold D Pearlstone MD LLC  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Joseph Sokol MD  James R Pinke MD  Charles J Oestrich MD  Eye Associates  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Opticare Eye Health & Vision Centers  The Eye Care Group  The Eye Care Group  The Eye Care Group  The Eye Care Group  The Eye Care Group  The Eye Care Group  The Eye Care Group  The Eye Care Group  Iraj Rahmati MD  Stephen B Castracane MD  New Haven Ophthalmology Associates  Robert A Wiznia MD  Yale Eye Center  Yale Eye Center Stamford, ConnecticutUpcoming 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
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