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What is this small, white and painful 'pimple' on my eyelid?
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Likely a chalazion: Chalazion or meibomian gland cysts form due to blockage of ducts of the glands in the eye lid. These can get inflammed may need removal. If you are not in undue stress, you can wait to have it examined at your next visit to your doctor and discuss the need for removal.
Answered 10/1/2016
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