CHALAZION

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My neighbor a 10 year old boy woke up this morning with a boil-like swelling on his left upper eyelid. His siblings laughed at him and said the boil-like swelling was as a result of his stingy attitude.
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Well fast forward to this afternoon in the clinic, I told the young kid to explain everything to me, and the only thing he was able to say was "Ma, this thing on my eye has happened to my lower eyelid before and it went on it's own, and it doesn't even pain me I'm just worried about the way it's making my eyes look everytime it appears.
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After a comprehensive examination, I realised the boy has what is called CHALAZION.
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CHALAZION is a painless persistent bump or swelling of the inside part of the upper or lower eyelid, caused by a blockage of one of the glands in the eyelid.  It may start as a small, red, tender area in the eyelid. Days later, it may change to a painless lump in the eyelid.
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CAUSE:
A chalazion occurs when the opening of an oil-producing gland in the eyelid becomes blocked. Oil-producing glands line the eyelids and help lubricate the surface of the eye. When the opening of the gland becomes blocked, oil backs up inside the gland, causing the eyelid to swell. After the initial redness and swelling go away, a firm lump forms in the eyelid.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
1. A tender spot on the eyelid
2. A newly formed hard lump on your eyelid
3. Excessive tearing
4. blurry vision
5. Light sensitivity
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TREATMENT:
The good news is that many chalazia require minimal medical treatment and clear up on their own in a few weeks to a month.

1.Application of warm compresses at least 4 times per day, for 10 to 20 minutes at a time.
Warm compresses are used to soften and unblock the gland and promote draining and healing.
(You can create a warm compress by dipping a clean soft cloth in warm water and then wringing it out.)
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If you notice these signs and symptoms see an OPTOMETRIST!
If the chalazion does not drain and heal within a month, contact your OPTOMETRIST!!
Again, do not attempt to squeeze or "pop" the chalazion, as you may cause more damage.

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