Is it dangerous for a 1-year-old child to have surgery for a meibomian gland cyst?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

If the cyst is small and does not cause eye discomfort, you can use a warm towel for local heat application, 15 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day to promote the cyst's resolution. If the cyst is large or causes significant eye discomfort, surgery is required to remove it. This is a minor procedure in the ophthalmology outpatient clinic, so there is no need to worry too much. The surgery takes about 15 minutes.