Question 1

how do you remove a conjunctival eye cyst?

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Excision: A benign conjunctival cyst that causes associated irritation or is large enough to be bothersome, can be excised under local or topical anesthesia. I do these in my office under an operating microscope, and i generally have to place an absorbable suture to secure the wound.

Question 2

what might cause bloodshot eyes with small cyst-like bump?

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Cyst on eye?: If what you describe is truly cystic (clear bleb), the bleb may result from an included foreign body.  The elevated area of the conjunctiva can dry out and become inflamed. If what you are describing is a solid elevation nasally of temporally to the colored iris, you may be describing a pingueculum. This is an UV damage area and can result in inflammation.  Get an exam.

Question 3

what is the procedure for removing a cyst on your lower eye lid?

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Eye lid cyst: This depends on the location within the eye lid, weather it is superficial or deep.  Either way it is office minor surgery with quick recovery and little or no pain.

Question 4

i need to know the reason why i have a lot of fat cysts in different parts of my body -back, eye, ...?

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Genetics: Younare probably genetically prone. These are not related to diet or the result of a particular lifestyle.

Question 5

my son got small cyst under skin of his head above his left eye , do i need to do scan to find out what it is , i have concerns about it , ?

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Dermoid cyst: Usually it is a dermoid cyst, which is not harmful.  It can enlarge over time.  You can get a scan for a likely diagnosis or can have it cut out or just watch it.  Most of my patients chose to have it removed to find out for sure what it is.

Question 6

how do you treat eyeball cysts?

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Depends: It depends on the type of cyst... Can you supply additional information?

Question 7

what could cause an eyeball cyst?

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No known cause: Cysts are common and in most cases, occur without any known reason.

Question 8

how can they remove an eye cyst?

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See your eye doctor : You need to see your eye doctor, and have them evaluate the size, position, how long you've had it, and what type it is. They can discuss with you the best approach, and what's involved. Usually, it's an outpatient procedure, so you go home the same day.

Question 9

have a painful cyst at the corner of eye has increased in size and i have no insurance what is my best course of action to get it removed?

Accepted Answer

Negotiate: Call an ophthalmologist and tell him/her your situation.  Many doctors will negotiate and work out payment plans.

Question 10

best ways to get rid of a cyst on your eye?

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Time: Most go away with time. If not, see an ophthalmologist. It can be removed surgically.

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