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Small bump in my eyelid? i have had this small bump in my right eyelid for about 2-3 months, after my previous stye went away. what should i do?

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Dr. James Pinke answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

You : You should see an ophthalmologist. Typical conservative treatment involves warm compresses and antibiotic drops such as Azasite antibiotic drops, which seem to penetrate the lid tissue, may be useful. If there is significant inflamation, oral antibiotics may be useful as well. The bump is probably an chalasion, which is a swelling in the eyelid from a blockage in the meibomian gland, that secretes meibomian fluid as part of the tear solution. If the bump is not going away, a quick surgical procedure in the office can usually resolve the problem.

Answered 3/15/2017

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If : If that bump does not bother you, isn't sore, and isn't too noticeable to others, you can actually just leave it alone. Hot compresses might help shrink it, but after this amount of time this is unlikely to help. If it really bugs you, you can have it surgically removed by an ophthalmologist.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. John Kim answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

It : It is difficult to assess without actually seeing the lesion. If it is a scar, it can be removed surgically by an ophthalmologist. If it is a ramnant of a stye, then you can try warm compress.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Sometimes : Sometimes a hordeolum (style) will shrink but not go away completely, leaving behind a small residual firm nodule or bump called a chalzion. Options for treatment include i incision and drainage, a steroid injection or both. You should discuss these options with your ophthalmologist.

Answered 10/4/2016

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