Small spots on upper eyelids.

[eyespy234]

Hello,

Recently I have deloped small spots on my upper eyelids, between the eyelashes and the eye. Some of these cause minor irritation (feeling as there is somthing in the eye). At first there was only the one, however how there are 3 between both of my eyes.

Should i be concerned by this? Is there any way to remove these, or prevent more appearing?

Thanks in advance.

[yarrow]

I am rather prone to little widgets that sound like what you have.  I take them to my dermatologist, who calls them milia, and removes them pretty much the way you did, except with magic doctor hands:  He pricks them with a tiny blade and uses a stainless steel loop thingy to press out the goo.  

[eyespy234]

Thanks very much for your quick replies and helpful responses, appriciate the help.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Usually that indicates a oil cyst called a sebaceous cyst. If troublesome they are relatively easy to remove.
JCH MD

[eyespy234]

Thanks for your quick response,

Just incase it changes anything, i just pricked one with a needle and noticed a small amount of a white substance come out. Does this change your original answer?

Thanks again.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

See an ophthalmologist. Find one near you at www.aao.org.  Most are age spots, papillomas or cholesteral deposits.

JCH MD