The cyst in the eye is rarely serious and usually indicates inflammation, being characterized by pain, redness and swelling in the eyelid, for example. Thus, they can be treated easily only with the application of warm water compresses, to relieve the symptoms of inflammation, which must be done with clean hands.
However, when the cysts become very large or impair vision, it is recommended to go to the ophthalmologist to establish the best treatment for the situation.
The main types of cyst in the eye are:
1. Stye
The stye corresponds to a small lump of bumps on the eyelid as a result of inflammation, usually caused by bacteria, of the glands that produce fatty secretion around the lashes. The stye has a pimple-like appearance, causes pain and redness in the eyelid and can also cause tearing. See what are the main symptoms of sty.
What to do: The stye can be easily treated at home with compresses of warm water for 2 to 3 minutes at least 3 times a day, avoid using makeup or contact lens to not obstruct the drainage of the glands of the eyelids and it is important also keep the area around the eyes clean. Learn how to treat the stye at home.
2. Dermoid cyst
Dermoid cyst in the eye is a type of benign cyst, which usually appears as a lump on the eyelid and can cause inflammation and interfere with vision. This type of cyst arises during pregnancy, when the baby is still developing, and is characterized by the presence of hair, fluids, skin or glands within the cyst, and can therefore be classified as teratoma. Understand what teratoma is and what to do.
What to do: The dermatoid cyst can be treated by surgical removal, but the child can have a normal and healthy life even with the dermoid cyst.
3. Chalazion
Chalazion is the inflammation of the Meibomium glands, which are located near the root of the lashes and which produce a fatty secretion. Inflammation causes obstruction in the opening of these glands, leading to the appearance of cysts that increase in size over time. Usually the pain subsides as the cyst grows, but if there is pressure against the eyeball, there may be tearing and impaired vision. Find out what are the causes and symptoms of chalazion.
What to do: Chalazion usually disappears after 2 to 8 weeks without the need for treatment. But to speed recovery, warm water compresses can be applied at least twice a day for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Moll cyst
Moll's cyst or hydrocystoma is characterized by the presence of a transparent-looking lump that has liquid inside. This cyst is formed due to obstruction of Moll's sweat glands.
What to do: When the presence of this cyst is observed, it is recommended to go to the ophthalmologist so that surgical removal can be performed, which is done under local anesthesia and lasts between 20 and 30 minutes.
When to go to the doctor
It is recommended to go to the ophthalmologist when the cysts do not disappear over time, compromise vision or grow too much, which may be painful or not. Thus, the doctor can indicate the best form of treatment for the type of cyst, whether the use of antibiotics to treat the recurrent stye, or surgical removal of the cyst, in the case of dermoid cyst, chalazion and moll cyst, for example.
