There
are a number of different types of eyelid lumps and bumps that we see at The
Eye Care & Surgery Center. Hordeolum is a common, painful inflammation of
the eyelid that is usually caused by a bacterial infection. The infection
affects the oil glands in the eyelid and results in a lump. Often, the
infected lump drains and heals by itself with no treatment. However, the
infection can sometimes spread to other glands in the eyes and can become long
lasting. It can also turn into a cyst which is called a chalazion. Hordeolum
can be internal, on the inside of the eyelid, or external, on the outside of
the eyelid near the eyelashes. Hordeolum on the outside of the eyelid is
known as a stye. Hordeolum also can be acute and appear suddenly and heal in a
short time, or chronic and long lasting and occurring over time. Common
treatments for hordeolum include warm compresses applied at home, prescription
and non prescription lid scrubs, antibiotics, steroids, lid massages and others
types of treatment.
If
you or someone you know has a question about eye lid lumps such as hordeolum,
stye or chalzion please call
The Eye Care
& Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center or
facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.
With locations at 592 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, The Eye Care & Surgery Center is a leading NJ eye care practice conveniently located for patients from throughout central and northern New Jersey.
With locations at 592 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, The Eye Care & Surgery Center is a leading NJ eye care practice conveniently located for patients from throughout central and northern New Jersey.
