(1) The surgeon may excise the chalazion through either the conjunctival
surface or the skin of the lid (see figure 1-3). The route of excision depends upon the
surface upon which the chalazion is located. Very fine silk suture on a swaged-on
needle is used if excision is through the skin surface. No suture is required if excision is
through the conjunctival surface.
(2) A chalazion set is used with other instruments, supplies, and sutures
according to the surgeon's preference.
d. Excision of Pterygium (Benign Growth of Conjunctival Tissue Over the
Cornea). Removal of a pterygium is indicated when the pterygium is progressive and is
invading the cornea.
e. Hordeolum (Sty). A sty is an infection of one or more glands of the skin of
the eyelid. A painful lump occurs in the skin and the abscess, which can form may
break through the surface and drain pus. Although the common treatment is application
of hot compresses, pointing may necessitate opening and draining.
f. Ptosis. Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid. It can be caused by
neurological disorder, ocular conditions such as microphthalmus (abnormal smallness
of the eves), and local injury such as traumatic rupture of the levator muscle as well as
other malfunctions. Lid surgery may be indicated if other treatments cannot remove the
causes.
Figure 1-3. Preparation of eyelid for Chalazion removal. The incision on the inner lid
surface is to avoid scarring.
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