Question
My baby is two years old, and a month ago, I noticed some swelling under the lower eyelid. I found several small white bumps inside the lower eyelid. I initially thought they would absorb on their own, but now I see that there are fewer bumps, but one is larger and doesn’t have a noticeable bulge. The baby doesn’t feel any pain. After a hospital check-up, it was recommended that surgery be performed.
Answer
If the child feels pain, surgery is necessary; otherwise, the cyst could burst, leaving scars on the eye. If the red and swollen area expands, or if there are symptoms like high fever or headache, it’s essential to go to the hospital quickly to avoid delayed treatment and the spread of infection to orbital cellulitis. In reality, removing the preseptal cyst is just a minor surgery, and the child isn’t so guilty; they just fear crying non-stop. If you can do as much as possible to help.