Chalazion surgery: advantages of a subconjunctival approach.

Abstract

The meibomian glands, present within the tarsus, produce an oily fluid which is part of the tear film. The obstruction of this gland is common, and results in a meibomian cyst or chalazion. Initially, a chalazion may spontaneously resolve, or respond to conservative measures such as warm compresses and topical antibiotics. However, sometimes the lesion becomes persistent and prominent, leading to visual and aesthetic problems, requiring a surgical solution. We report a 23-year-old man, with a right lower eyelid chalazion, persisting for more than 1 year, refractory to local measures that was submitted to surgical correction via the subconjunctival approach. This report emphasizes the advantages of this technique, namely the fast and simple procedure, with an excellent cosmetic result.

• Authors: Ana Filipa Duarte, Elisabete Moreira, Ana Nogueira, Paulo Santos, Filomena Azevedo
• Journal: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology (J Cosmet Laser Ther) Vol. 11 Issue 3 Pg. 154-6 (Sep 2009) ISSN: 1476-4180 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 19391057 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Chalazion (surgery)
• Eyelids (surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures (methods)