This is the story about how I survived eye surgery. The medical explanation: A chalazion is a lump in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation of a gland within the skin. Typically, this lump grows over days to weeks and is occasionally red, warm, or painful. (mine was not painful) The gland involved in the formation of a chalazion is a modified sweat gland that lies within the eyelid. This gland produces oil. When this gland becomes blocked, it can rupture and the inflammation process begins. Inflammation is a process in which the body reacts to a condition and produces a biologic reaction. This reaction can cause swelling, redness, pain, or warmth. A chalazion is not a sty.
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A sty can resemble a chalazion in the sense that it is also a lump in the eyelid. However, a sty involves glands and eyelash hair follicles that are closer to the skin surface of the eyelid. In addition, a sty is usually more painful and looks infected. Ken Domik KBDProductionsTV YouTube – www.youtube.com Twitter – twitter.com FaceBook – www.facebook.com Chalazion surgery Chalazion surgery is normally performed by an ophthalmologist at an eye hospital. This type of surgery is a simple procedure which is generally performed as a day operation and the patient does not need to remain in the hospital for further medical care. Chalazion removal surgery is performed under local or general anesthesia.
Commonly, general anesthesia is administered in children to make sure they stay still and no injury to the …
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