Eye Swelling/Bumps/Growths: Causes, Treatment
Do you have an Eye swelling, a bump or a growth on your eye? Are your eyes swollen or reddish? Here’s all you need to know about eye growths so you can identify, treat & prevent them. Although most eye swellings/bumps/growths are mild/harmless, some can indicate a more serious condition.
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What is an Eye Swelling/Bump/Growth?
As the name implies, this is simply a swelling or growth on the Eye, especially around the eyelids.
What are the Conditions that cause an Eye Swelling/Bump/Growth?
Common eye bumps/growths include
- Blepharitis
- Pterygium
- Pinguecular
- Chalazion
- Stye
- Eye tumor (non cancerous/benign)
- Eye tumor (cancerous/malignant)
BLEPHARITIS
Its the inflammation of the eyelids. Eyelids are the folds of skin that cover your eyes and protect them from injury.
Causes of Blepharitis
Eyelash
mites/lice
Bacterial infection
Medication side effects
Malfunctioning eye gland
Wrong use of Comestics
Symptoms of Blepharitis
Red/swollen eye
Sandy sensation
Light sensitivity
Tears Crust on eyelashes
Treatment of Blepharitis
Antibiotics eye drop/Ointment
Clean eyelids with warm water & towel
Prevention of Blepharitis
Wash your face regularly
Remove makeup before bed
Don’t touch/rub your eyes with dirty hands
PTERYGIUM
Usually seen as a pink/white growth on the white part of the eye moving towards the black part.
Causes of Pterygium
Sun exposure (UV LIGHT)
Symptoms of Pterygium
Sandy sensation
Itching
Tearing
Redness
Treatment of Pterygium
Surgery if vision is affected or lubricating eyedrops if it is not.
Prevention of Pterygium
Wear sunglasses
Read more about Pterygium here.
PINGUECULA
Its similar to pterygium, but it occurs only on the white eye and does not extend to the black part
Causes of Pingueculum
Environmental factors, such as climate, dust.
UV LIGHT from sun
Symptoms of Pingueculum
Sandy sensation
Itching
Tearing
Redness
Treatment of Pingueculum
Surgery (Rarely though)
Eyedrops
CHALAZION
It is a small painless, lump/growth on your eyelid
Causes of Chalazion
Blockage of Eyelid glands
Infection
Symptoms of Chalazion
Painless lump/swelling
Treatment of Chalazion
Do not squeeze/touch it
Apply a warm compress to your eyelid
Eyedrops
Prevention of Chalazion
Always wash your hands before touching your eyes
STYE
Its a red, painful pimple like bump on the eyelid
Causes of Stye
Infection(Staphylococcus etc)
Symptoms of Stye
Pain
Tears
Swollen eyelids
Redness
Light sensitivity
Treatment of Stye
Do not squeeze/rub eyes
warm compress
Antibiotics
Prevention of Stye
Wash eyelids daily
Remove makeup before bed
EYE TUMORS
A tumor is a collection of cells that grows abnormally, and it can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous)
EYE TUMORS (NON-CANCEROUS); Grow on the eyelid or within the wall of the eye.
Causes:
UV rays
Aging
Symptoms:
Redness
Poor vision
Treatment:
Surgery
EYE CANCER (malignant tumor): Grow on the eyelid or within the wall of the eye that’s has a possibility of spreading to other part of the body, like the skin, etc.
Causes
Changes (mutations) to DNA within cells
Risk Factors
Age: develops in people over the age of 50
Race: occurs more commonly in white people than in blacks.
Symptoms
Flashes of light
Poor/loss of visual
Floating objects
Treatments
Radiation therapy
Laser therapy
Surgery Treatment for eye cancer will aim to reduce the risk of spreading and to maintain the health and vision of your eye, if possible.
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