10 Common Types of Cysts

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Type Of Cysts #3: Chalazion (Cyst)

A chalazion refers to a cyst that occurs in the eyelid due to blockage of the oil gland. It is usually seen in the middle of the eyelid. It can gradually become bigger over the course of several weeks. A chalazion can develop from a stye (a bacterial infection of the oil gland in the eyelid).

Patients often present with eyelid tenderness, painless swelling, increased tearing, redness of the conjunctiva, and heaviness of the eyelid. The treatment for a chalazion includes the use of warm compresses to encourage drainage. If this does not work, other options such as steroid injections or incision and drainage can be performed.

Types of Cysts

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