How to Treat Calcium Deposits On Eyelids

I'd suggest that you seek treatment if you feel the irritation and your Dr. thinks it's necessary. I've had doctors treated me with a simple procedure to remove the calcium deposits; I've also had doctors suggested me using eye drops (for dry eyes) to alleviate the irritation because the calcium deposits are embedded deep inside the membrane to cause any harm. A few weeks ago I felt the irritations from the recurrent calcium deposits and decided to try just using (gel) eyedrops (for dry eyes) instead of heading to the Dr. for calcium removal. The irritations actually went away after a week. From what I read online, calcium deposits are common but only a small population feel the irritation (perhaps due to dry eye condition). I would only go back to the Dr. for calcium removal if the irritations persist.

Hi Sylvia, I'm glad to hear you've found a remedy for your calcium deposits. I found the Thorne liquid you mentioned for purchase online. Just wondering when you say you use as an "eye cream", what exactly you mean? Exactly where and how do you apply? Can I apply to my eye ball topically? My deposits are on the upper right corner of the white of my right eye. My old ophthalmologist performed 2 procedures with a syringe to drain what he could see on the surface. I still had something very tiny buried in the surface of the eye. Unfortunately, that's where he drew the line because, evidently, attempting to remove it might result in scar tissue or some other unwanted complication. I decided to go to a new doctor. He prescribed me drops which I'll start taking Monday (not sure what they are and haven't picked them up yet). He also claims the embedded deposit is inoperable and recommends I switch to glasses and never wear contacts again. He claims I'm having some kind of unexplained allergic reaction to the contact lens, which is visible on the inside of my lid. Of course, I'm determined to find a solution to my condition and discomfort. This is all new to me. I've been wearing contacts for almost 40 years with no issues whatsoever. Thanks, -B Cohen

I've had these on my eyelids for more than a few years now myself. The ones I had before are not the same, they did go away and I have very little idea how. The only thing that has drastically changed in my day to day life over the past few years is my diet. The two deposits that I have now are in inevasive locations so I constantly forget about them to look for methods to get rid of them, but they definitely DO go away and may come back in my experience.

Hi B Cohen,

First, my apologies for not seeing your post and questions till now. It's been a super busy holiday season. It was very nice, and I am recovering from all the festivities.

Second, I have good news, plus a little bad news, then, more good news!

The calcium deposit I was trying to eliminate in Nov. 21 did go away, completely! ;-)

However, it came back or I got another one, at the same location, in my upper right eye. I can't remember exactly when that occurred as there were too much going on between Thanksgiving and Christmas. But, it became annoying, as usual.

It was my fault since I didn't continue the "treatment". I thought that the calcium deposit is gone forever and not to worry. I basically stopped taking supplements for a while ;-(

The good news is that I got rid of "second" calcium deposit!! So, it's confirmed that the regiment works, and it took 5 days.

I guess my body is near the "cliff" of deficiency. And, if I am not diligent, calcium deposits materialize in undesirable places. So, my eyes are actually helpful as an indicator, a red flag for me, to avoid calcification of the arteries, heart valves, etc.

From now on, I plan to continue the following:

1. Use a drop of the Throne's Mk4 (and adding a drop of Vit. D3+Mk4 would be good too) on my eye lids, as an eye cream at night. I just squeeze a drop onto the back of my left hand and use my finger (right hand) and apply onto eyelids gently, as I would with any eye cream. This liquid is somewhat oily, and it would make any eye makeup run. Otherwise, applying a drop in the morning would be good too.

Oh, sometimes, I applied too much and it runs into my eyes and make things blurry. I would just squeeze a couple of eye drops to clear my eyeballs. It doesn't stink, but I just want to see clearly. I am relying on the vitamin to be absorbed via the skin. The eye drops which I like is by Similasan.

Similasan is natural. I always have 3 of 4 bottles around, to cover my needs. I have the Stye Eye Relief, the Allergy Eye Relief, Dry Eye Relief, and Computer Eye Relief.

2. Take 2500 iu of Vit. D3. Please check your Vitamin D3 25-hydrozy level to determine your dosage. I was very low at 15 ng/ml in 2010. Now, I was at approx. 32 ng/ml, a couple of years ago. That is still not optimal. I would like to increase my level to 40 or 50 ng/ml. Being ultra-conservative, I avoid taking too much of anything. Taking 2500 IU seems safe for me, to increase slowly, from 32 ng/ml. Actually, I haven't been tested for the Vat. D, 25 hydroxy for over a year. I may be close to achieving my goal. I was only taking 1000 to 1500 is, till the November calcium deposit.

3. Take Magnesium Citrate, 160 mg per capsule from Life Extension, every night. And, in addition, I need to take a little of the other types, e.g. Mag. Glycinate 100 mg from Klaire Lab), and Magnesium-L-Threonate (Neuro-Mag, 48 mg, from LEF). Depending on your weight and need, some folks need over 300 mg daily. I weight 111 lbs. and am rather sensitive to drugs and supplements. I take 160 to 260 mg, depending if I play sport or not that day.

4. Take Vitamin K2, Mk7. Since I am sensitive, the low-dose is good for me, at 45 mcg per capsule. Some folks can take more, e.g. 100 or 200 mcg per day.

Please note that the Mk4 only stays in our blood stream for 5 to 8 hours only. So, it's best to take it twice daily, e.g. 2 or 3 drops (which = 2 to 3 mg) of the Throne Mk4 during breakfast, then again, during dinner. However, the Mk7 stays in our blood stream for 3.5 days. Thus, it can built up and cause adverse side effects in a week or 2. Please take Mk7 slow (start with low dosage or skip every-other day or take twice per week) till you're sure that it agrees with you.

For travel, it may be easier to take the Carlson Mk4, which is a small capsule, in 5 mg dose per cap.

Hope the above is not too confusing and please let me know if you have comments and/or question. I will check this webpage in a few days.

Best regards, Sylvia ... ps Eating a little fat helps your body absorb Vitamin K2 and Vit. D3. I squeeze the Mk4 onto the dessert or pastry. It would be healthier if you take it with an avocado ;-)

check you have enough vitamin k and, also check your blood bicarbonates as milk calcium can increase the blood ph causing ionised calcium to be too low.

My doctor today gave me prednisone drops to use for 7 days and recommended using clear eye drops as often as possible. he's hoping that this will dissolve the deposits since having them surgically removed leaves scarring which is also irritating.

Hi Sylvia (and all),

Thanks for following up--and no worries on the timing--obviously this healing process takes time! Just wanted to follow up my first post to let you know where I'm at with my calcium deposit healing. First of all, the feeling was so bad in December--I hope I never experience that level of discomfort again! Since December, I've gone through a series of treatments--Fluorometholone drops, gently washing the glands on my upper and lower lids with Johson's No More Tears shampoo (2x/wk for 2 wks) and Refresh Celluvisc drops at night before bed. For the time being, I decided to go with my Optometrist's advice over my Opthamologist's because I felt going on Restasis without trying some less extreme course first seemed a bit hasty. My deposits were never on the inside of my lid--always on the surface of the eye. But My Opthamologist claims he sees a bad allergic condition on the inside of the lids. I have no reason to doubt him but I think the cause of my problem overall is a perfect storm of extreme dryness (I'm 52 and the eyes get progressively drier), allergies and whatever causes calcium deposits. I made it clear to both doctors that I want to wear contacts again. I'm lucky because my patience is paying off and my eye feels tons better 2 months later, with only minor discomfort/dryness where the calcium deposit might still be embedded. My Optometrist also suggests I ask my Ophtamologist to double fold my lid to examine the eye and flush it out--just to eliminate the possibility of something stuck in there. She detected little fibres around the eye which I can attribute to the towels I was using. On a related note, my dermatologist recommended I take Allegra every morning to alleviate my itchiness. So I have these general allergies that I've never really addressed til now. I've been applying the vit. D/K2, but tapered off  and don't do it every day like I had been doing. 

I will definitely take note of your other vitamins (and how best to take them) and try them out down the road (I'm on a tight budget). I don't know anything about the levels you mention. Our doctors in the States are not that thorough with bloodwork unless you specifically ask for it, but I have a great hematologist who may sympathize and help with the investigation. -B. Cohen

Hi Sylvia, thanks for all the info! I've posted a general update as well today :)

I had the same thing diagnosed today, and the same procedure. We'll see if it works. My cornea is scratched so it still feels like sand in my eye.

I have them too and was told that some bueat therapists can do it.

where your from and the name of the Doctor 

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Hi, I'm a 14 year old living in the UK who also suffers from these deposits.i would like to know if there is anyone or anywhere to go to have these removed as they are a huge inconvenience for me. Also I have these deposits in each eyelid and they showed as far as my cheekbone(however not many in this area). I would also like to know if blurred vision when making certain movements is a symptom that others suffer from. Also any recommended prevention of these bumps is much appreciated. And btw these are genetic as my father has them and so does my sister so any recommendations as too cause and treatments would really help us all our so much thank you.

Dan- Alrex is a steroid drop, and I think that those calcium deposits are from long-term chronic inflammation to the membranes under the lids. The alrex would reduce the inflammation, and thus the concretions. Hmmmm. Sounds like a good thought, but guys, steroids can bring on glaucoma in some people (hence the 14 day warning) but if you have your eye pressures checked with your eye doctor you may work out a safer plan.

you can get rid of them i did.years ago it was paid for by the nhs.but now you have to go private at the hospital.get ya doctor to send you there.they put drops out a bottle to burn them off,you dont feel it.it takes about 2 vists for one area.ive had it done.its all down to money,it cost a bout a 100 ago.worth it.

i squeezed mine and 2 hard lumps came out but it has now gone after years of having it forests