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Eyelid Cyst
Meibomian glands discharge sebum through tiny ducts along the edges of the eyelids
just behind the eyelashes. This oily substance joins a layer of tears, called “tear film,”
which nourishes, lubricates, and cleans the outer surface of the eye and protects it
from infection. Trouble arises when the duct through which the Meibomian gland drains
becomes blocked due to narrowing of the opening or hardening of the sebum. When
this happens, the sebum backs up into the gland, causing inflammation and producing a
cyst that grows inward toward the inside surface of the eyelid. The walls of the gland may
thicken into a firm, rubbery nodule, or “chalazion.” While most cysts disappear without
treatment, others may require medication and/or surgery.
Symptoms may include a red lump in your eyelid, pain near the lump, or also swelling of
part or the entire eyelid. Be sure that you tell us if you have any changes in your vision.
Let us at SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. help you determine what is
best for your situation. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call
us at 732-349-5622. We’re here to help. We are committed to providing you with the best
possible eye health care. We have the experience and expertise to answer you ocular
health questions.
Pre-Lasik Evaluation
As popular as LASIK eye surgery for the correction of refractive
errors has become, not everyone is a good candidate for the
procedure. With this in mind, a thorough pre-surgery appraisal
should take about an hour. It should include tests that measure
the quality and quantity of the patient’s tears; the size of his or
her pupils in dim and regular light; and the thickness, shape, and
surface quality of the corneas. Results that reveal an unreasonable
risk (such as corneas that are too thin) may be good reason to
explore other options. Patients’ medical histories are also vital in
that conditions and drugs that affect healing (such as diabetes and
corticosteroids) can render LASIK a poor choice.
Let us help you to find out if Lasik is an option for you. At SUSSKIND
& ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., we stress preventive health
care for the entire family. Your eyesight is priceless – protect it!
With regular eye care by a qualified ophthalmologist, patients today
can avoid vision-threatening diseases and see the world clearly –
through a healthy pair of eyes. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule
an appointment for a comprehensive eye examination. Patient
education and awareness are keys to prevention and early detection
of eye health problems.
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