Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology

Eyelids

Benign nodules and cysts Chalazion (meibomian cyst) Definition: very common chronic sterile inflammation of a meibomian gland that may resolve spontaneously. Diagnosis Signs: (a) gradually enlarging tarsal nodule ( Fig. 1.1 ); (b) conjunctival granulomatous extension is common, and (c)…