Posts Tagged 'syringomas'

Bumps on the lower eyelids

Syringomas are bumps on the lower eyelids, which I see at least a couple of times a day with various patients. They are benign tumors of the sweat glands, which form small, fleshy spots, usually around 2-3 millimeters in diameter. Patients often ask if they can be treated or removed. As they are cosmetic and don’t pose any risk to your vision, insurance won’t cover the cost of removal. The treatments are fairly simple, however, and ...