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Hyperopia, Myopia, Astigmatism, Toric lenses, Intra-ocular lenses, Vision test, Color vision test, Structure of the eye (external link)
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Amaurosis fugax, ARMD, Blepharitis & meibomianitis, Cataract, Chalazion, CME, Color vision, CVS, Conjunctivitis, Contact dermatitis, CSR/CSCR, Dry eye, Floaters, Glaucoma, Keratoconus, LASIK, Pars planitis, Phacoemulsification, Pterygium/Pinguiculum, PVD, Refractive errors (hypermetropia/hyperopia/presbyopia, myopia, astigmatism), Rosaceae, Sub-conjunctival hemorrhage, Visual acuity

Chalazion/hordeolum

Symptoms

Well defined (like a nodule) to diffuse swelling visible on the eyelid, with or without pain/tenderness and redness in the region. There may be associated blepharitis or acne rosacea.


What is it?

A blocked meibomian gland with collected secretions and super-added infection.

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Treatment

  1. Warm compresses 4-5 times a day for 10-15 minutes, with massage over the swelling.
  2. A combination of antibiotic-steroid ointment may be applied 3 times over the swelling.
  3. Surgical incission and curratage is indicated when the swelling has remained for more than 4 weeks and the patient wants it removed. Alterately a local injection of steroids into the swelling sometimes reduces the swelling.