2020–2021 BCSC Basic and Clinical Science Course™
6 Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Part II: Pediatric Ophthalmology
Chapter 20: External Diseases of the Eye
Other Conjunctival and Subconjunctival Disorders
Conjunctival Epithelial Inclusion Cysts
Conjunctival inclusion cysts are clear, fluid-filled cysts on the conjunctiva. These cysts are often noted in patients who had ocular surgery or trauma. Excision is indicated if the cyst causes irritation.
Excerpted from BCSC 2020-2021 series: Section 10 - Glaucoma. For more information and to purchase the entire series, please visit https://www.aao.org/bcsc.