A chalazion or a meibomian gland lipogranuloma refers to a cyst in the eyelid that is caused due to the inflammation of a blocked oil gland, of upper eyelid mostly. Chalazion differs in size and intensity and is usually painless and nodule like. It might also become severely inflamed, but mostly stays inside the lid. It can also occur on the lower eyelid,… Continue reading Chalazion (Eyelid Cyst)
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Herpes of the Eye
Herpes of the eyes is an ocular condition caused due to infection by the herpes simplex virus, the very virus which causes herpes and cold sores. Herpes of the eyes is also known as ocular herpes, herpes simplex eye infection, or eye herpes. Herpes virus eye infection is persistent, recurrent, and quite contagious. It typically… Continue reading Herpes of the Eye