Chalazion Center - Summerville, SC
Summerville 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 Summerville * William D Price MD  Charleston ENT Associates LLC  Carolina Cataract & Laser Center  Galin J Spicer MD LLC  Low Country Eye Specialist  Sidney M Seltzer MD  Sidney M Seltzer MD  Thomas R Mather MD  Drs Ellyn & Kerrison  Eyecare Physicians & Surgeons  Drs Ellyn & Kerrison  Glaucoma Consultants  MUSC Storm Eye Institute  Charles Belschel MD & John Kulze MD  Charles Belschel MD & John Kulze MD  Carolina Eye Center  Charleston Eye Care  Retina Consultants of Charleston  Retina Consultants of Charleston  Retina Consultants of Charleston  Jeffrey K Richards MD  Bluestein Custom Vision  The Retina Center of Charleston  Karen M Ullian MD  Robert Peyser MD  Eyecare Physicians & Surgeons  Storm Eye Institute  MUSC Ophthalmology Department  Storm Eye Institute  MUSC Storm Eye Institute  MUSC Storm Eye Institute  Storm Eye Institute  MUSC Storm Eye Institute  MUSC Storm Eye Institute  Patrick H Dennis Jr. MD  Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery  Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery  Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery  Mt Pleasant Ophthalmology PA  Sea Island Ophthalmology  Atlantic Ophthalmology  Beaufort Eye Clinic  Orangeburg Eye Center  Orangeburg Eye Center  Orangeburg Eye Center  Orangeburg Eye Center  Advantage Eye Care  Palmetto Eye Specialists PA  Carolinas Centers for Sight  Stokes Regional Eye Center  Carolinas Centers for Sight  Stokes Regional Eye Center  Carolinas Centers for Sight  Carolinas Centers for Sight  Carolina Retina Center PA  Palmetto Eye Specialists PA  Palmetto Eye Specialists PA  Affiliated Retina Consultants  Carolina Center for Sight  Stokes Regional Eye Center  Stokes Regional Eye Center  Stokes Regional Eye Center  Stokes Regional Eye Center  Stokes Regional Eye Center  Stokes Regional Eye Center  Atlantic Eye Associates  Willie L Boyd MD  The Eye Center PA  The Eye Center PA  The Eye Center PA  The Eye Center PA  Palmetto Retina Center  Eye Physicians & Surgeons Columbia PA  Eye Physicians & Surgeons Columbia PA  Eye Physicians & Surgeons Columbia PA  Kocher Eye Center  Carolina Retina Center PA  Sentinel Ophthalmology  Carolina Retina Center PA  Sentinel Ophthalmology  Eye Consultants LLC  Carolina Glaucoma & Vision Center  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Columbia Eye Clinic PA  Carolina Eye Ear Nose & Throat  South Carolina Eye Institute  South Carolina Eye Institute  South Carolina Eye Institute  South Carolina Eye Institute  Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates PA Summerville, South CarolinaUpcoming 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 Summerville
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