Upper eyelid cysts are mostly referred to as blepharocysts, also known as chalazion, which are idiopathic aseptic chronic granulomatous inflammation of the blepharoplasts, mainly caused by blockage of the eyelid glands.
The blepharoplasty gland secretes an oil to keep the eye moist, but when the secretion of oil is excessive or the mouth of the gland is blocked, a small cyst forms on the blepharoplasty gland. Initially, there are no obvious symptoms, but when the cyst gradually grows in size, it can obscure the patient’s vision, leading to discomfort such as a foreign body sensation in the eye and blurred vision.
If a chalazion develops a secondary eye infection, the patient may experience redness, swelling, burning, and pain in the eyelid. Patients with chalazion cysts may be able to apply localized warm compresses to the eye to promote the swelling to subside. If the size is large, patients can also be treated with surgery, such as chalazionectomy.
It is recommended that chalazion patients seek medical attention to evaluate their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.