Dr. Baker treats several types of benign eyelid lesions, such as seborrheic keratoses, papillamas, verrucas, nevi (moles) and other eyelid lumps.  These commonly occur in the young and old, and can sometimes become irritated. Surgical excision is curative.

Some patients may have a chalazion, or chronic stye, which appears as a well-defined lump within the eyelid. The upper and lower eyelids each contain multiple oil-secreting glands. If one or more of these glands become blocked, the gland continues to make the secretion, but this is trapped within the lid. A pea-sized enlargement on the eyelid can result. Surgical removal has a much higher success rate in treating chronic lesions than other approaches.  The procedure is quick (often less than 15 minutes under local anaesthetic) and virtually painless. Usually the eye is patched for a couple of hours so patients should not drive themselves home.

Xanthelasmas are small deposits of cholesterol under the surface of the skin. They are not painful. They usually appear in the skin of the eyelids near the nose. They are common skin disorders, particularly among older adults and persons with elevated blood lipids (fat levels), but most people with xanthelasmas have normal cholesterol. These may be treated with a minor surgical technique