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What is Lumps & Bumps?

There are numerous forms of lumps and bumps that can develop on and around the eyelids. Our Laser Vision ophthalmologists have decades of experience both in the NHS and private hospitals, and are well equipped to differentiate between the differing types of eyelid lesions and provide you with the latest, clinical research driven care.

Lumps & Bumps Symptoms

What are the Symptoms?

  • Stye: Tender lump, local redness
  • Chalazion: Painless, firm lump
  • Molluscum contagiosum: Itchy cluster of pimple-like lesions with a central depression
  • Basal cell carcinoma: Slow-forming, non-healing lesion typically found on the lower eyelid

What are the Causes?

There are a few reasons for the formation of lumps and bumps on and around the eyes / eyelids. Irregularities such as a stye or chalazion may be the result of inflammation or a blockage in the tear duct / oil glands. Basal cell carcinoma occurs when abnormal cells accumulate and mutate. Other non-malignant lumps may simply form from a build-up of fatty tissue beneath the skin.

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Causes

What are the Causes?

There are a few reasons for the formation of lumps and bumps on and around the eyes / eyelids. Irregularities such as a stye or chalazion may be the result of inflammation or a blockage in the tear duct / oil glands. Basal cell carcinoma occurs when abnormal cells accumulate and mutate. Other non-malignant lumps may simply form from a build-up of fatty tissue beneath the skin.

Lumps & Bumps Diagnosis

What is the Diagnosis?

A Stye can be resolved through an application of Chloramphenicol 1% ointment, lid hygiene and warm compress. A warm compress and massage is also effective for chalazion, as well as surgical removal in persistent cases. Molluscum contagiosum is usually self-resolving by  cleansing the eyelids with sterile wipes. Basal cell carcinoma will require invasive surgical removal following biopsy.

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