Hailstone: Description The hailstone occurs when the excretory ducts of a sebaceous gland (meibomian gland or meibomian gland) at the edge of the eye lid become blocked. Bacteria and the body’s own enzymes break down fatty components in the excretory ducts. These breakdown products leak into the surrounding tissue and trigger a slow, chronic inflammatory … What is a stye (chalazion)?
Brief overview Definition: acute purulent inflammation at the edge of the eyelid Cause: bacterial infection of a gland in the eyelid typical symptoms: reddened, painful and pressure-sensitive swelling (nodule) inside or outside the eyelid margin Examinations: Eye diagnosis, slit lamp examination Treatment options: dry heat (red light lamp), antibiotic ointments and drops if necessary, antiseptic … Stye (Hordeolum): Symptoms, Treatment, Causes
Eye drops are medicines that are used for application to the eye. Eye drops are also called oculoguttae in medicine. Eye ointments also provide an alternative option. What are eye drops? Eye drops, for example, are often administered to patients who tend to have dry and irritated eyes. Depending on the type of eye drops, … Eye Drops: Effect, Uses & Risks
Symptoms A chalazion (Greek chalazion, χαλαζιον) is a painless lipogranulomatous swelling of a meibomian gland in the eyelid, about the size of a pea. The nodule is located just below or above the edge of the eyelid and enlarges over several weeks (Figure, click to enlarge). It can cause eye irritation, an uncomfortable foreign body … Hailstone (Chalazion)
The head is the name given to the uppermost area of the human body. This lies on the neck and is also connected to it. The head has many important functions, contains significant sensory organs as well as a large part of the central nervous system. What is the head? The head, Latin caput, is … Head: Structure, Function & Diseases
A stye, medically Hordeolum, usually takes a harmless course, but is perceived as painful and unpleasant. What are the underlying causes of this glandular infection on the eye and what forms of treatment prove effective? What is a stye? A stye on the eye. The skin is red, swollen, and painful. A stye, also known … Sty: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A foreign body sensation in the eye can be caused by the actual presence of an invaded foreign body, as well as by irritating environmental factors, infections and unfavorable lifestyle habits. The cause of the unpleasant sensation is irritation of the conjunctiva of the eye. A foreign body sensation in the eye is readily treatable … Foreign Body Sensation in the Eye: Causes, Treatment & Help
Eyelashes are small curved hairs located on the upper and lower lid margins of the eyes, respectively, in mammals. What are eyelashes? Like the hair on the head, whiskers and eyebrows, eyelashes, Latin cilia, belong to the appendages of the skin. The finely curved and elastic hairs at the edge of the eyelid fulfill important … Eyelashes: Structure, Function & Diseases
