A dermoid cyst eye is a congenital choristoma of the orbit which is a benign tumor that consists of histologically normal cells which occur in an abnormal location.
The dermoid cyst of the eye is made up of keratinized epithelium and adnexal structures like sweat glands, sebaceous glands and hair follicles.
The difference between a stye and a cyst is that a stye is an infected oil gland or hair follicle and a cyst or also known as a chalazion is from a blocked oil gland.
A macular cyst can lead to blindness and permanent vision loss.
As the fluid continues to damage the cells that are responsible for your vision it can lead to blindness.
Limbal dermoid cysts grow on the eye, either in the cornea or the point where the cornea and sclera join.
Limbal dermoids may hamper a child's vision as they grow larger and can also modify the shape of the cornea.
This leads to an eye condition called astigmatism, which blurs your vision.
An eye cyst can burst in rare cases but most eye cysts are nothing to worry about but can be uncomfortable and unsightly.
An eye doctor can remove the eye cyst if you want it removed.
An eye cyst is not serious in most cases and they usually do not cause any major problems with your vision and are easy to treat.
In rare cases an eye cyst that is left alone or untreated may burst or discharge spontaneously through the skin of your eyelid or through the inner lining of your eyelid.
An eye cyst may go away on its own or with warm compresses.
People who have a cyst on the eye are often prone to getting more in the future, either at the same site or other areas of the eyelids.
An ophthalmologist may decide to remove the eye cyst (chalazion excision) if it persists.
An eye cyst also known as a chalazion (or meibomian cyst) is a small lump or swelling in the eyelid, containing fluid or semi-solid material.
Eye cysts are a fairly common condition and is caused by a blockage in one of the small glands in the eyelid, called the meibomian gland.
Often, the blocked gland becomes inflamed or infected.
A chalazion will often go away without treatment in a month or so.
The first treatment is to place warm compresses over the eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes at least four times a day.
Use lukewarm water (no hotter than you can leave your hand in comfortably).
Although they are an annoyance to most who periodically get a chalazion, eye cysts or chalazions are not inherently dangerous or cause serious vision issues.
If left untreated however, they can become more than a mere aggravation and eventually chalazia (plural) can result in more serious visual issues.
Chalazia may develop when something blocks a small oil gland in the eyelid.
These glands help keep the eye moist. A blocked gland begins retaining oil and swells.
Eventually, the fluid will drain, and you may have a hard lump on your eyelid.
Do not attempt to squeeze or "pop" the chalazion, as it may inadvertently cause more damage.
If the chalazion does not go away after several weeks, it may require medical treatment, which may include an incision to drain or an injection of steroids to reduce the inflammation and swelling.