Precise removal of fluid-filled cysts and small growths on the eye surface or eyelid, for comfort, appearance and peace of mind.
Conjunctival cyst
A clear fluid-filled bubble on the eye
A conjunctival cyst is a small, clear, fluid-filled bubble on the white of the eye. Eyelid cysts are small lumps in or under the skin of the lid.
They can form after inflammation, injury or surgery, or from blocked glands. Most are harmless but they can feel irritating or look unsightly.
Small cysts and growths, including some naevi (moles), can be removed in a short procedure, and tissue can be sent for testing when needed.
At a glance
Eye cysts and lumps can cause:
A clear bubble or small lump on the eye or lid.
Irritation can trigger tearing.
Discomfort when blinking.
The lump is noticeable.
The cyst slowly gets bigger.
A spot that changes colour or size needs checking.
Removal is recommended when a cyst causes discomfort, keeps growing, affects appearance or vision, or when a lump or mole changes and needs testing.
A changing spot on the eye should be checked. If a pigmented spot grows or changes colour, book an examination.
Removal may be advised when the lump
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Dr. Waleed Bunami
Meet the team
Careful removal under the microscope.
Samples sent to the lab when needed.
Techniques that help the eye heal neatly.
Performed by an experienced consultant.
We examine the cyst or lump under the microscope.
Drops or a small injection numb the area.
The cyst is carefully removed, sometimes with a fine stitch.
You go home the same day with drops or ointment.
Mild redness and a scratchy feeling are normal.
Any stitches are checked or removed.
The area has usually healed.
Lab results, if taken, are discussed with you.
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Avoid
Most are harmless. They are removed for comfort or appearance, or to be sure of the diagnosis.
Recurrence is uncommon after complete removal, but it can happen.
The area is numbed, so you should feel little. Mild discomfort afterwards settles in a few days.
No. This can cause infection. Please let a doctor remove it safely.
We’ll examine the cyst or lump and recommend the best way to treat it.
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