What is the swollen "little bump" on the eyes? How should we handle it?

 

Recently, our ophthalmology department completed a case of pediatric meibomian gland cyst resection under general anesthesia. The surgery was successfully completed and the patient was discharged on the same day.

 

The removal of meibomian gland cyst is a local surgery for the eye, with a short operation time and less scarring, and can be performed as a daytime surgery.

 

The surgeon for this surgery is Dr. Wang from Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital Ophthalmology. He concluded, "The patient is a 9-year-old Hong Kong child who has a meibomian gland cyst in one eye of his left eye. After medication to eliminate inflammation, the lump is still large and surgery is needed to remove the meibomian gland cyst

 

Considering the young age of the patient, in order to ensure the smooth progress of the surgery and provide the child with a safe and painless surgical experience, this surgery will be performed under general anesthesia.

 

After carefully inquiring with the parents, Dr. Wang learned that the young patient had undergone meibomian gland cystectomy in an external hospital a few years ago. At that time, only local anesthesia was used, and the cooperation was low. The surgical process was difficult to progress and left a uncomfortable experience.

 

On the day of the surgery, the young patient, accompanied by their parents, went to the hospital in the morning for a preoperative examination before general anesthesia. In the afternoon, Dr. Wang performed the surgery by examining the inside and outside of the eyelids 2-3 times mm The small incision completely removed the cyst. To avoid recurrence of the condition, Dr. Wang also carefully cleared the meibomian gland for the young patient.

 

At first, the patient's parents were quite worried about leaving scars. "At first, I was a little afraid of leaving scars, but after learning that the surgical incision was so small and there was no need for stitches, I felt more at ease

 

So, what exactly is a meibomian gland cyst that causes a large bump on the eye? What is the difference between it and what we know about stye?

 

Today, we invite Dr. Wang to give you an introduction——

 

Mycelioma: The 'Volcano' of the Eyelid

Imagine a small 'volcano' suddenly popping up from your eyelids, which is not spewing magma, but rather pus. ——This is a stye, a "volcano" formed by inflammation and infection of the eyelid gland. This small volcano may make your eyelids red and swollen, feeling like you've been stung by a bee.
 

Don't worry, although this' volcano 'looks scary, doctors have a way to' cool it down '.

 

Chalazion: The 'Little Snow Pile' on the Eyelid

Unlike stye, chalazion is more like a quiet 'small snowdrift'.

 

Chalazion is a cyst formed by the obstruction of the excretory duct of the eyelid gland, which prevents the discharge of secretions - known as meibomian gland cyst.

 

This small snowdrift may make your eyelids look a bit swollen, but it usually doesn't cause pain. Although this small snowdrift looks cute, if it grows bigger and bigger, it may still require a doctor's intervention.
 

 

The difference and connection between the two

Although both stye and chalazion are small lumps on the eyelids, their "personalities" are quite different. They are like "little volcanoes" and "small snowdrifts" of the eyes, each with its own characteristics.

 

A stye is acute and painful, while a chalazion is chronic and painless, but sometimes it may also transform into each other.

 

Prevention and Care

To prevent these two 'small volcanoes' and' small snow piles', the following two points need to be done:

Firstly, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene habits and prevent bacteria from taking advantage of them.

Secondly, regularly clean the skin around the eyelids and avoid rubbing the eyes with dirty hands to reduce the chance of infection.
 

 

If you already have these 'volcanoes' or' snowdrifts', don't worry, doctors will have a way to make them 'disappear'.

 

At the same time, maintain good living habits, eat more fruits and vegetables, and eat less greasy food, so that the eyes can also "enjoy" a healthy life.

 

The "volcano" and "snowdrift" on the eyelids may sound a bit funny, but they are indeed health issues that we need to pay attention to. By understanding their causes and prevention methods, we can better protect our eyes and let them continue to bring us clarity in the world.

 

So, let's maintain a sense of humor together while also taking care of our own eyes!