These can be removed if necessary. Granulomas are inflammatory growths on the inside or outside of the eyelid, and can occur after a stye, or chalazion. Molluscum contagiousum is a small viral growth of the eyelid or skin which can spread. Usually it is a tiny, round, white lump on the lid. Viral particles shed from this can irritate the eye and lead to itching and redness.
Treatment is by excision.
If the eyelid is flipped over, a small, very white particle or cluster of particles may be seen on the inside surface. Usually these are covered over by a transparent membrane that lines the inside of the eyelid. Rarely do they erode and scratch the eye, and rarely do they ever have to be removed. Eyelid twitching Twitching of the eyelid is a common, and annoying problem. Usually a tiny piece of muscle beneath the skin of the upper or lower eyelid seems to rhythmically and uncontrollably twitch.