Benign Tumours of Eyelid

Question 1

stye

Answer 1

swelling of lash follicle

tender nodule that can contain pus

types:
external - infection of the external area
internal - infection of the gland

management:
hot compress
antibiotics if severe

Question 2

chalazion

Answer 2

non-tender nodule on eyelid due to blockage of duct

management:
hot compress
surgical drainage if severe

Question 3

entropion

Answer 3

inward movement of eyelid causing eyelashes to press against eye

risk of corneal abrasion and disruption of eyesight

management:
tape and surgery

Question 4

ectropion

Answer 4

outward movement of eyelid causing exposure of inner eyelid

risk of keratitis

management:
referral to ophthalmology if suspect of keratits
eye drops
surgery

Question 5

trichiasis

Answer 5

inward growth of eyelashes

management:
removal of those eyelashes