Chalazion Center - Suffolk, VA
Suffolk 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 Suffolk * Suffolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Suffolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Suffolk Eye Associates  Suffolk Eye Associates  Southside Eye Care  Southside Eye Care  Tidewater Eye Centers PC  Tidewater Eye Centers PC  Tidewater Eye Centers PC  Frank R Romano MD  Tidewater Eye Centers PC  Tidewater Eye Centers PC  Tidewater Eye Centers PC  Tidewater Eye Centers PC  Gordon Eye Care  William K Blaylock MD  Retinal Consultants Inc  The Retina Group of Tidewater PC  EVMS Ophthalmology  Crouch & Kilhenny MDs  Atlantic Ophthalmology  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Mid Atlantic Eyecare  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Mid Atlantic Eyecare  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Medical & Surgical Eye Specialists  Medical & Surgical Eye Specialists  Norfolk Eye Physicians  Norfolk Eye Physicians  Verdi Eye Specialists PLLC  Verdi Eye Specialists PLLC  Hampton Roads Retina Center  Glaucoma & Laser Center  Mitrev Eye Center  Griffey & Whitelock Eye Specialist  Griffey & Whitelock Eye Specialist  Griffey & Whitelock Eye Specialist  Stephanie J Marioneaux MD  James River Eye Physicians  James River Eye Physicians  Virginia Eye Consultants  Virginia Eye Consultants  Wagner Macula & Retina Center  TPMG Ophthalmology  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Advanced Vision Institute  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Hampton Roads Eye Associates  Veterans Affairs Medical Center  Virginia Eye Consultants  Virginia Eye Consultants  Virginia Eye Consultants  Kaz Vision & Laser Center  Kaz Vision & Laser Center  C Allan Henry MD  Mid Atlantic Eyecare  Virginia Ophthalmology Associates  Virginia Ophthalmology Associates  Medical & Surgical Eye Specialists  Virginia Ophthalmology Associates  Virginia Ophthalmology Associates  Crouch & Kilhenny MDs  Crouch & Kilhenny MDs  Rey M Francisco MD  AAPECS PC  Carney Retina & Macula Center  The Eye Specialists Ltd  Parbhur Singh MD  Barry Mandell MD  Paul J McMenamin MD  Cullom Eye & Laser Center  Cullom Eye & Laser Center  Virginia Beach Eye Center PC  Eyelid & Oculoplastic Consultants  Walter L Taylor Jr. MD  Atlantic Eye Consultants PC  Beach Eye Care  Beach Eye Care  Wagner Macula & Retina Center  First Colonial Eye Center  Gloucester Ophthalmology Associates  Gloucester Ophthalmology Associates  Willis M Madden MD  Virginia Eye Institute  Virginia Eye Institute  Virginia Eye Institute  Virginia Eye Institute  Retina Institute of Virginia  Commonwealth Eye Care Associates  Retina Institute of Virginia  Retina Institute of Virginia  Retina Institute of Virginia Suffolk, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 Suffolk
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