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Chalazion sounds like a pokemon.

Finally, the answer to the mystery.
My swollen eyelid thingy is called a Chalazion.


A Cha...?? Waatttt?

I know Charmander.
One of my fav fire breathing pokemon.


What is a chalazion?


A chalazion is a small cyst (semi-fluid filled swelling) in the eyelid. It is common and sometimes called a meibomian cyst or tarsal cyst.

What causes a chalazion?
There are tiny glands just under the surface of the inner eyelid. These make an oily fluid to help lubricate the eye. If the gland gets blocked then the fluid cannot escape and it may swell into a cyst.

What are the symptoms of a chalazion?
The usual symptom is a small lump which develops on an eyelid. It might look unsightly.
Sometimes it causes mild pain or irritation.
Occasionally it gets infected. It then becomes more swollen and painful.
Sight is not affected. Rarely it can enlarge to the point that it may block a small part of your field of vision.

What is the treatment for a chalazion?
No treatment may be advised at first. They often just go away within a few months.
Hot compresses help to ease irritation. Hold a flannel that has been in hot water gently but firmly against the closed eye. Sometimes this warmth and slight pressure is enough to release the contents of the cyst, and it is cured. (The water should be hot, but comfortable and not scalding.)
An antibiotic ointment may be needed if it becomes infected.
A small operation is an option if it does not go, or if it causes troublesome symptoms. The operation is done under local anaesthetic. The eyelid is numbed. A small cut is then made on the inside of the eyelid to release the contents of the cyst. It is a minor procedure.

Will it happen again?
For most people a chalazion occurs just once. However, some people are prone to develop them and it may recur. You may be able to prevent it from recurring by using a hot compress on the eyelids (described above) and massaging the eyelids each morning.

(extracted from http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069132/)

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So desu.



This is how i look like today.
Swelling never subside.
In fact it has gotten redder and the pain +++!!!

Decided to go and see Dr during lunch time.
Upon confirmation it is indeed a chalazion . sigh.
Dr wanted me to do a I&D but i refused!!
Many thoughts were swimming in my mind:-
- Smellycat is coming back this sat!
- Painful
- UGLY!!!!

After much protesting, Dr gave me stronger antibiotics and some other eye cream.
It will either "ripen" (if ripen - cut) or wait for it to subside ( good for me ).

Went back to college clinic but after much considerations ,i've decided to carry on with the I&D coz i was thinking, can help relieve the pain/pressure on eyeball now.

Called up Dr and he refered me to an Ophthalmologist, one thing led to another .....


I'm already lying on the patient couch ready to be cut!!!! The swelling now is damn painful!! The pain is like abrasion kinda pain.


This may gross out some ppl, but thats how it's being done.
Flip my eyelid, incise a small slit?hole? then drain out the pus onto the collection cup.

Its a relatively fast procedure but i totally forgot about the LA coz thats freaky (coz the injections is at the eye area.) and painful ++++!


Post op. Went to heaven and back.


At the reception waiting for for review date. I look terrible +++!


Can you imgaine me driving in town with the eye typed up? :p

Anyway, as for now is to whack the meds, apply the creams, wait for it to heal and hopefully everything is ok by sat!!!

But i can't wear contacts for at least a week!! That's GG! I look super dorky in specs!

I waited 4 months to see smellycat and he is coming back to see a dorky me.

Really, what could be worse?

Sigh.

P/s: And please don't rub your eyes! Apparently this is my bad habit and the dr reckon this can also contribute as to why i've gotten a chalazion .