An eye cyst which is medicinally named as the chalazion is a small lump on the upper or lower eyelids that is caused by the swelling of the gland in the lid. Consistency might be firm, delicate or fluid filled. This situation is otherwise called a meibomian cyst, tarsal cyst, and conjunctival granuloma.
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What are the eyelid glands?
These glands are referred to as the meibomian glands. It is otherwise called palpebral glands, tarsoconjunctival glands or tarsal glands. Each of the eyelids, lower or upper, may have thirty to forty eyelid glands. Every one of these glands has minor openings through which they secrete a thick fluid secretion into your tear film of eyes. It is made up of sebum, a blend of oil and mucus. This fluid is in charge of lubricating the eyes always.
Causes
The minor glands openings might get clogged because of the hardening of the discharges close to the opening. As the glands continue discharging sebum, the eyelids swell which, thusly, inflames the eyelids. The inflammation and the swelling are referred to as the chalazion or the eye cyst. This is normal for people with dry skin.
In case the clogged openings are bacteria infected, then the glands might end up infected too. When this happens, it is known as hordeolum. Hordeolum resembles a pimple and is delicate to touch. In contrast to chalazion, the gland isn’t affected in any way. Be that as it may, it might precede a hordeolum when left unaddressed.
Symptoms
The eyelids have a painful, red and swollen lump.
Treatment
Eye cysts are dealt with utilizing a warm compress aimed at the affected eyelids. This enhances the flow of blood to the region inflamed consequently speeding the healing. Also, most specialists would recommend antibiotics ointment or drops to avoid infections. This should be applied following the compress. There are situations where surgery may be required. This occurs when an eye cyst persists and is causing an unattractive swelling of the lids.
