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Chalazion

Health Encyclopedia: Chalazion

Definition

A chalazion is a small bump in the eyelid caused by a blockage of a tiny oil gland.

Alternative Names

Meibomian gland lipogranuloma

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

A chalazion develops within the glands that produce the fluid that lubricate the eye. These are called Meibomian glands. The eyelid has approximately 100 of these glands, which are located near the eyelashes.

A chalazion is caused by blockage of the duct that drains one of these glands. ...

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Health Guide

Chalazion

......a day. This may soften the hardened oils blocking the duct and promote drainage and healing. If the chalazion continues to get bigger, it may need to be surgically removed. This is usually done... Read more »

Chalazion

Meibomian gland lipogranuloma Symptoms Painful swelling on the eyelid Eyelid tenderness Sensitivity to light Increased tearing ... Read more »

Chalazion

Meibomian gland lipogranuloma Prevention Proper cleansing of the eyelid may prevent recurrences in people prone to chalazia. Cleaning the eyelash area with baby... Read more »

Vision: light sensitive

...contact lenses, or wearing badly fitted contact lenses Eye disease, injury, or infection (such as chalazion, episcleritis, glaucoma ) Burns to the eye Common migraine headache ... Read more »

Eyelid bump

...time. Styes usually develop over a few days and may drain and heal on their own. A stye can become a chalazion -- this is when an inflamed oil gland becomes fully blocked. If a chalazion gets... Read more »

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