I have a transparent jelly-like glob on my right eyeball. Can I have it removed?
SEP 06, 2023
Question:
I have a transparent jelly-like glob on my right eyeball. I tried to move and pull it out and was startled when it, didn't move, but instead caused some discomfort. I went to the ophthalmologist this morning and was informed that it was "just a cyst" that forms like any other cyst on the body (what an insensitive vague response). No options were given, but I was reading on the internet that some doctors do remove these cyst. Now I am looking for a second opinion. Any suggestions?
Answer:
I'm sorry that you had a bad experience with your ophthalmologist. If you have a cyst on your eye, and sounds as if you do, it can be removed. Remember though that there is a chance that it may return, and if it is a cyst, there is no medical reason why it should be removed. Any surgery, including a cyst removal, can have complications so be sure that it truly bothers you before you seek a surgical procedure. I am certain that you can get a second opinion with another ophthalmologist. Ask your primary care physician for a recommendation for a different ophthalmologist if you don't wish to return to the place that you first went.
This question was originally answered on Apr. 12, 2011.