Blepharitis
Surgical treatment
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| Chalasia, blocked meibomian glands, in both the upper and lower eyelids |
Some patients with blepharitis require surgery for chalasia.
Chalasia
Posterior blepharitis may result in total obstruction of the openings of the meibomian glands. The oily secretions cannot escape and form cysts in the lid called chalasia.
Incision and curette
Chalasia can be treated by opening the swollen gland and removing the oily contents.
Incision and curette is a minor operation that can be performed at Dr McKellar's rooms using local anaesthesia.