There
are a number of types of lumps and bumps that can form in your eyelids. A
common cause of an eyelid lump is called hordeolum which is a painful
inflammation of the eyelid that is usually caused by a bacterial infection.
Hordeolum results from an infection of the oil glands in the eyelid and results
in a lump. Often, the infected lump drains and heals by itself with no
treatment. Sometimes, the infection can sometimes spread to other glands
in the eyes and can become long lasting or 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 where it would
also be called a stye. Sometimes hordeolum 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
questions or concerns about eyelid lumps, bumps, chalazia, styes or hordeolum
please call Doctor &
Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor
& Associates in Fairfield County or facebook.com/doctorandassociates to
schedule an appointment.
Doctor & Associates is a
leading Fairfield County Connecticut eye care practice with offices at 129 Kings Highway North,
Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and
148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.
