How to Manage Styes and Recurring Chalazions Facing an Eyelid Tumor? OUR PROCEDURE MAKES IT SIMPLE
Walking into a doctor’s office with an eyelid growth can be nerve-wracking. Whether it’s a benign bump, a stye, or something more concerning (like a potential tumor), the uncertainty of what lies ahead is enough to make anyone anxious. At Eye Plastic Associates, our goal is to make this experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible, ensuring you leave our office thinking, “That was easier than I thought.” When you arrive for your first visit, we’ll start with the basics: A detailed history to gather your information, followed by a thorough eye examination. This initial exam is crucial as it helps us understand the overall health of your eyes while we focus on the specific issue at hand. If you’re dealing with a growth on your eyelid, we’ll carefully assess it, using tools like loupes and a slit lamp for a detailed look. Most of the time, we can diagnose the growth by sight alone. However, in about 5% of cases, we may need to send a tissue sample to pathology to confirm a definitive diagnosis. Once we clearly understand the nature of the growth, we’ll discuss the next steps with you.
supported, then we’ll start with a numbing eye drop. After that, we’ll administer a small amount of lidocaine to numb the area completely — don’t worry, it feels just like your eyelid went to the dentist. During the procedure, we’ll take every precaution to keep you comfortable. A small drape covers the area we’re working on, and a special clamp may be used to minimize any bleeding. Most of the time, you can keep your eyes closed while we work. Once the growth is removed, we’ll observe the area to ensure everything looks good before sitting you up. This is usually the end of the road for benign growths or styes — you just need to apply drops or ointment to aid the healing process. If the growth turns out to be skin cancer, we’ll work closely with a specialized dermatologist, referred to as a Mohs surgeon, to remove the rest of the tumor, followed by reconstructive work performed the same day to help restore your eyelid’s function and appearance. At Eye Plastic Associates, we aim to make your experience as stress-free as possible. By walking you through each step and providing top-notch care, we hope to turn a potentially daunting procedure into something manageable and, ultimately, easier than you expected.
If a minor procedure is needed, we’ll move you to our minor procedure room, designed with your comfort in mind. You’ll lie flat with your head well-
Baked Sausage With Apples and Fennel
Inspired by GoodHousekeeping.com
INGREDIENTS
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2 apples
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1 tsp fennel seeds
1 fennel bulb
2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
8 raw, flavored sausages 2 red onions cut into wedges
2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tsp honey
2–3 oz dry white wine
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Cut apples into six wedges and slice off any core, leaving the skin on. Place in a roasting pan. 3. Slice fennel in half and remove the core. Chop and add to pan along with sausages and onion wedges. 4. Using a pestle and mortar, break up fennel seeds and sprinkle over the pan. Add oregano. 5. Next, drizzle oil, honey, and wine over the ingredients, then toss all together. 6. Roast for 40 minutes, tossing occasionally until sausages are golden and fruit and veggies are tender.
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