Chalazion Center - Warren, OH
Warren 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 Warren * Brodell Medical  Brodell Medical  Brodell Medical  Isaac Torem MD  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Warren Ophthalmology Associates  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Eye Care Associates Inc  James V Martuccio MD  Belmont Eye Clinic  Belmont Eye Clinic  Eye Care Associates Inc  Eye Care Associates Inc  Eye Care Associates Inc  Eye Care Associates Inc  Roholt Vision Institute Inc  Vitreo-Retinal Consultants  Vitreo-Retinal Consultants  Ohio Eye Alliance Inc  Ohio Eye Alliance Inc  Ohio Eye Alliance Inc  Paul J Mahar MD Inc  Paul J Mahar MD Inc  Gerald S Sevachko MD  Oh Eye Associates Inc  Oh Eye Associates Inc  Brine & Pederzolli MDs  Brine & Pederzolli MDs  Drs Kondray & Kondray  Michael E Rom MD Inc  Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons  Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons  Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons  Kellis Eye Center  Clear Vision Center  Juhant & Gustaferro MDs  Juhant & Gustaferro MDs  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Ophthalmic Physicians  University Ophthalmologists Inc  Solon Valley Optical Compnay  T Matthew Mak MD  Stuart M Terman MD Inc  Ronald H Krasney MD  Carl K Shin MD  Ophthalmic Physicians  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Ophthalmic Physicians  Ophthalmic Physicians  Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc  Ophthalmic Physicians  University Eye Care & Surgery  Davis Eye Center  Davis Eye Center  Davis Eye Center  Hillcrest Mayfield Eye Associates Inc  Drs Markowitz Oberfeld & Wagenberg  Drs Markowitz Oberfeld & Wagenberg  Cleveland Eye Specialists & Consultants Inc  Hillcrest Mayfield Eye Associates Inc  Jeffrey H Stockfish MD Inc  Drs Markowitz Oberfeld & Wagenberg  Kiran Donthi & Rama Donthi MDs  The Retina Group of Northeast Ohio  The Retina Group of Northeast Ohio  The Surgical Eye Center  The Retina Group of Northeast Ohio  University Ophthalmologists Inc  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Eye Centers Of Ohio  North Canton Medical Foundation  Mary P File MD  Complete Eye Care Institute  The Fladen Eye and Lasik Center  Daniel T Weidenthal MD  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Ophthalmology  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Eye Centers Of Ohio  Robert A Burnstine &Selena Y Fu MDs  Robert A Burnstine &Selena Y Fu MDs  Ophthalmology Consultants  Anthony J Locastro MD  Drs Patel & Webb  Ophthalmology Consultants  Drs Patel & Webb  Ohio Retina Associates Inc  Glaucoma & Eye Specialist Inc Warren, OhioUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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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