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Eye Cyst (Photo)
This snapshot shows a cyst on the conjunctiva of the eye. These inclusion cysts are not uncommon, but generally benign. You can get a feel for the stereoscopic nature of the lesion (ie. how elevated it looks) by looking at the slit-lamp beam of light as it curves over the surface and transilluminates this lesion.
To get a better idea of how this thing looks, you should look at the epithelial cyst video that this snapshot was taken from.
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To Whom it may concern,
I have been diagnosed with an eye cyst behind my right eye. what does this mean? I am having trouble with my eye sight now, just had my glasses changed right before the diagnosis. What do I do now, I have already gone the bout with the antibiotics, still have the sight problems… and now am having really bad headaches as well are the headaches part of the cyst problem??? help need information…
Comment by debra loper — June 29, 2008 @ 6:47 pm
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Well Ms. Loper,
Hard to say, as I don’t know what an eye “cyst” behind the eye could mean. This could describe several things … some mild, and some deadly (including dermoid cyst, mucoepidermal cyst from the sinus, periostial abscess, etc..).
I think that you should get advice from an ophthalmologist in person right away. At the least, they can better inform you (have them write a diagnosis on paper so you can look up more info online) or treat you appropriately.
It’s hard to diagnose an eye disorder through a webpage, and this isn’t really a proper medium for medical advice. I advise seeing an eye doctor right away, especially if you are having any change in your symptoms.
Comment by admin — June 29, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
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I have an epithelial inclusion cyst that looks similar to this. I had a detached retina that was treated with a scleral buckle first, then two more surgeries and finally laser to keep the retina attached. Now two years later I am dealing with this cyst that I noticed about 6 months ago. The retinal surgeon is treating it with antibiotic/cortisone drops 4 times a day for 2 weeks to see if that helps with the burning pain I have. He said he’s only seen this cyst occur after surgery a few times and he’s never operated on it so I am in limbo waiting to “see” what will be done next. The cyst has not affected my vision (yet) and doesn’t hurt other than the painful burning that occurs frequently. I do get eyelashes and gunk stuck underneath the cyst though but the surgeon said he could have a different surgeon fix that independent of the cyst. If anyone else has had this cyst as a result of previous eye surgery (like me) and had it surgically removed, please email me as I would love to know the outcome. Right now, the surgeons are telling me that if they remove the cyst, there is a chance the retina will detach and I could go blind. I would prefer not to remove the cyst as obviously I don’t want to go blind, especially after all the work that went into getting my sight back after the retina detached. You can view my experience with the detached retina on my website http://www.dianeszoo.com/detachedretina.htm Thank you - you can contact me through my website. Diane
Comment by Diane — August 24, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
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I have an eye cyst in my left eye in the right corner. I also had retinal detachent several yeras ago & had 2 surgeries & a sclara buckel was put in. I am wondering if I can tr3at this myself as I am afraid to go to the Dr but perhaps that is the place to start
Comment by sharon brittner — February 2, 2009 @ 9:50 am
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Could someone let me know how common this is . I have had a cyst in my left eye for about 6 months & I am afraid to go to the Dr.
Comment by sharon brittner — February 2, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
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I was told that what I have on my left eye is a cyst and was treated for that with drops(TobraDex)about 2 years ago, thought maybe it went away but not sure anymore. In 2 days I will be going back in to a different Dr.- now with 2 cyst’s on that same eye. I have not had any eye surgeries and I do wear glasses but no contacs. I wish I knew more about these before I go in, but hopefully I will be sent to a specialist if need be.
Comment by Sharon Danielson — February 3, 2009 @ 9:12 pm
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Hello.
I have two eye biopsys regarding this problem. Seems like I have it every two years. I have been blind from it along with many other symptoms. It is Lymphangioma of the Orbit. U have to have surgery to have it removed. It is a piece of cake. It is the anesteasea that made me feel horrible. Check out http://www.eyecancer.com/Patient/Condition.aspx?nID=20&Category=Orbital+Tumors&Condition=Lymphangioma+of+the+Orbit. I hope this helps you. You need to see an eye doctor that specializes in double vision and decreased vision due to optic nerve dysfunction. I wish you luck. And do not be scared when you have surgery. Have it done quick. You will go blind and be in major pain if you do not get this done. God Bless You.
Comment by Johanna — February 20, 2009 @ 7:00 am
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I developed a cyst after having Lasik eye surgery and they told me that it was probably already there I just didn’t know it, I know my eyes I’ve had them for 36 going on 37 years and the cyst was never there before the surgery. I left the office after surgery with a hemorrage to me right eye also.I am upset to learn that they didn’t tell me about these complictions and I may also have retina surgery on the both eyes because my both eyes are now seeing strong flashes of light wich is detached retinas. Plus I also have dry eye socket in my right eye when I wake up in the morning now.I used an annointment at night to prevent the dry eye socket and I still am waking up with the problem. This has been so very scary, think long and hard if you’re thinking about Lasik surgery, go to Lasikcomplications.com, I only wish I had visited that sight before my surgery. I would not have done it…
Comment by Melissa — March 29, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
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I have had this cyst on my right eye for about two years, it comes and goes and sometimes it splits into two different cyst. It is only painful when it gets under the eyelid as it does move about quite often. I have been to four different eye doctors and they all tell me it it an allergy and might go away and might not. They can lance it but it might come back anyway. Not sure what to do, eyedrops do not help and it is very annoying. Any ideas?
Comment by June — June 4, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
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Hi, my name is brandi, i am 15 years old, and im a female. i am a little worried beacuase today my eye started to bother me, and this was at around 1am, i started to itch it, and my eye started watering…i figured that something had to be wrong with it, i went into my bathroom, and looked in the mirror, lifted up my left top eyelid, and saw a little lump on my eye, and i dont know what it is, or how to get rid of it…if it will go away. and it has never been like this before, so i must have gotten it today, or lastnight.
what can cause something like this o happen? can you please help me get rid of this? and tell me if it is a cyst or not? please help.
~Brandi
Comment by Brandi — August 28, 2009 @ 1:28 am
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I was recently told by my retinal specialist that I have a cyst in my left eye. He said ther4 is nothing he can do about it I have advanced diabetic retinopathy. It is my left eye and is the better of both of my eyes. I lost quite a bit of vision in my right eye due to glaucoma and a tube was put in to control the presure. What can this cyst do to my eye and are there any treatment options?
Helen
Comment by Helen Solomon — January 28, 2010 @ 3:47 am
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I found an eye cyst in the corner of my left eye last Friday. I had a cornea graft re fuchs dystrophy in that eye in 2005. My eye felt as if a grain of sand was in it. My doctor lanced it today and it disappeared. He told his assistant that a speck of ? had gotten in my eye and fluid had collected around it. If had not disappeared he said he would have excised it two months later. He is the head of opthamology at a local medical school and did a cornea disection in my right eye in 2009. Judging from the comments of his staff and students and my experiences under his care I am in good hands though I may make some spelling errors when typing.
Comment by Susan Wells — June 14, 2010 @ 11:49 pm
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