What is an Eyelid Cyst?
An eyelid cyst is usually a painless lump or swelling either on
the upper or lower eyelid which is caused by a blockage in one of
the glands that supplies fluid to lubricate the edge of the
eyelid. This will require a minor operation to remove.
What will this involve?
Eyelid cysts are usually removed under local anaesthetic which
takes around thirty minutes and is done as a day case. During
the operation the eyelid is carefully turned inside out and a small
instrument is placed over the cyst to hold it secure. The cyst
is then cut and scraped away and the wound washed with salt
(saline) solution.
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When will I recover?
You will be able to go home the same day and apart from some
possible soreness, you should recover very quickly.
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What risks should I know about?
Eyelid cyst removal is a routinely performed minor operation and
has few notable side affects.
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Circle care
At Circle we have a dedicated team of Ophthalmic Surgeons and
Nurses who will guide you through the process from first
consultation to after-care appointments and will be available to
answer any questions or queries you may have.
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