chalazion…

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eye, meibomian gland lipogranuloma, chalazion, small mass, in the eyelid, a blockage of a tiny oil gland, in the eyelid, a chalazion develops, the meibomian glands, the eyelid, sebaceous glands that produce the tear film that lubricates the eyes, eyelid has approximately 100 of these glands, located near the eyelashes, obstruction, the duct that drains one of these glands, a chalazion begins, diffuse swelling, tenderness, later forms a cyst-like localized swelling, many chalazia disappear, treatment after a few months, painful swelling on the eyelid, eyelid tenderness, sensitivity to light, increased tearing, examination of eyelid confirms the diagnosis, meibomian gland duct blocked by a skin cancer, suspected, a biopsy needed to diagnose the disorder, primary treatment is application of warm compresses, 15 minutes at least 4 times a day, soften the hardened oils blocking the duct, promote drainage, healing, chalazia, disappear, a month, one continues to enlarge, surgically removed using local anesthesia, done from underneath the eyelid to avoid a scar on the skin, antibiotic eye drops, used several days, after removal, the cyst, of little value in treating a chalazion, a chalazion that keeps coming back, biopsied to rule out tumor, chalazia, heal on own, treatment, excellent, a large chalazion, cause astigmatism, due to pressure on the cornea, resolve, resolution, the chalazion, apply warm compresses, call health care provider swelling progresses, persists longer than 1 month, lumps on the eyelid continue to enlarge, an area of eyelash loss, proper cleansing, the eyelid, prevent recurrences in people prone to chalazia, cleaning the eyelash area, baby shampoo, help reduce clogging, the ducts.