What are the differences between chalazion and stye. How can you identify these eyelid lumps. What are the most effective treatment options for chalazion and stye. How can you prevent chalazion and stye from developing.

Understanding Chalazion and Stye: Common Eyelid Lumps

Eyelid lumps can be bothersome and sometimes painful, with chalazion and stye being two of the most common types. While they may appear similar at first glance, these conditions have distinct characteristics and causes.

What is a Stye?

A stye is a small, painful lump that can develop inside or outside your eyelid. It often resembles a pimple at the base of your eyelashes. Styes can cause redness, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area. They may also lead to a scratchy or sore sensation in the eye.

What is a Chalazion?

A chalazion is a bump on the eyelid that forms when an oil gland becomes clogged. Unlike a stye, a chalazion is usually painless and has a rubbery texture with a hard bump inside. In some cases, a chalazion may start as a stye that hardens over time.

Causes and Risk Factors for Chalazion and Stye

Understanding the underlying causes of these eyelid lumps can help in prevention and treatment.

Stye Causes

The primary cause of a stye is bacterial infection. This occurs when bacteria infects an oil gland inside the eyelid or the hair follicle of an eyelash. Common sources of these bacteria include:

• Touching or rubbing your eyes with unclean hands
• Using contaminated eye makeup
• Allergies that cause eye itching
• Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid edges)

Chalazion Causes

A chalazion forms when the oil-producing glands around the eyelids become clogged or produce excessively thick oil. This leads to oil buildup and inflammation in the area. While the exact cause is often unclear, certain factors may increase the likelihood of developing a chalazion:

• Certain skin types
• Blepharitis
• Previous styes that have hardened

Distinguishing Between Chalazion and Stye: Key Differences

While chalazion and stye may appear similar, there are several distinguishing features that can help identify each condition.

Stye Characteristics

• Usually infected
• Often painful
• May have a small “pus spot” at the tip
• Can cause eye irritation (crusty, scratchy, watery)
• May increase light sensitivity
• Can cause significant eyelid swelling

Chalazion Characteristics

• Typically not infected
• Usually painless
• No pus spot
• May cause mild eyelid swelling initially
• Often less noticeable at first
• Feels rubbery with a hard bump inside

Treatment Options for Chalazion and Stye

Most chalazia and styes resolve on their own within a few days or weeks. However, there are several treatment options that can help manage symptoms and promote healing.

Home Remedies

1. Warm compress: Apply a clean washcloth soaked in hot water to the affected eyelid for 10-15 minutes, 3-5 times a day. This can help soften and unclog the affected area.
2. Gentle massage: For chalazion, gently massage the area with a clean finger to promote drainage. Avoid squeezing or popping the lump.
3. Maintain hygiene: Keep the affected area clean and avoid touching it with unwashed hands.

When to Seek Medical Attention

Consult a doctor if:

• The condition doesn’t improve within a few days
• The lump grows rapidly
• Bleeding occurs
• Your vision is affected
• Redness spreads to the white of your eye or cheeks

Medical Treatments

In some cases, medical intervention may be necessary:

• Drainage: For large, painful styes that don’t improve after 1-2 weeks, a doctor may perform a minor procedure to drain the pus.
• Antibiotic cream: In some cases, doctors may prescribe an antibiotic cream for styes.
• Steroid injection: For persistent chalazia, a steroid injection may be administered to reduce swelling.

Prevention Strategies for Chalazion and Stye

Taking proactive steps can help reduce the risk of developing chalazion and stye.

Maintain Good Hygiene

• Wash hands thoroughly before touching your eyes or face
• Remove eye makeup before bed
• Replace eye makeup every 6 months
• Avoid sharing eye makeup with others

Contact Lens Care

• Clean contact lenses properly
• Avoid wearing contacts while having a stye or chalazion
• Consider switching to daily disposable lenses

Manage Allergies

Use appropriate allergy medications to reduce eye itching and rubbing.

Complications and Long-Term Effects of Chalazion and Stye

While most cases of chalazion and stye resolve without complications, it’s important to be aware of potential long-term effects and when to seek further medical attention.

Potential Complications

• Recurrence: Some individuals may be prone to developing chalazia or styes repeatedly.
• Spread of infection: In rare cases, the infection from a stye may spread to surrounding tissues.
• Vision impairment: Large chalazia may temporarily affect vision by pressing on the cornea.
• Scarring: Improper handling or treatment of these conditions may lead to scarring of the eyelid.

When to Consult an Eye Specialist

Consider seeing an ophthalmologist or optometrist if:

• You experience frequent recurrences of chalazia or styes
• The condition persists despite home treatment and primary care interventions
• You notice changes in your vision
• There are signs of a more widespread infection

Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Chalazion and Stye Development

Various lifestyle factors can influence the likelihood of developing chalazion and stye, as well as their severity and recurrence.

Diet and Nutrition

A balanced diet rich in vitamins A, C, and E may support overall eye health and potentially reduce the risk of developing these conditions. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts, may also help maintain healthy oil production in the eyelid glands.

Stress Management

Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, potentially making you more susceptible to infections like styes. Incorporating stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, yoga, or regular exercise may help maintain overall health and reduce the risk of these eye conditions.

Sleep Habits

Adequate sleep is crucial for maintaining a healthy immune system. Poor sleep habits may increase your vulnerability to infections and inflammations, including those that cause styes and chalazia. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night.

Technological Advancements in Diagnosing and Treating Eyelid Lumps

Recent developments in medical technology have enhanced the diagnosis and treatment of chalazion and stye.

Advanced Imaging Techniques

High-resolution imaging technologies, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), can provide detailed views of the eyelid structure, allowing for more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Innovative Treatment Methods

• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy: This non-invasive treatment may help manage chronic chalazia by improving oil gland function.
• Lipiflow: A thermal pulsation system that can help treat meibomian gland dysfunction, a common underlying cause of chalazia.
• Microblepharoexfoliation: A procedure that deeply cleanses the eyelid margin, potentially reducing the risk of recurrent styes and chalazia.

Understanding the nuances of chalazion and stye can help in early identification and proper management of these common eyelid lumps. While they may cause discomfort, most cases resolve with simple home care measures. However, persistent or severe cases may require medical intervention. By maintaining good eye hygiene and being aware of risk factors, you can significantly reduce your chances of developing these conditions. Remember, your eye health is an important aspect of your overall well-being, so don’t hesitate to consult an eye care professional if you have any concerns.

Pictures of Styes and Chalazia in Your Eye

Medically Reviewed by Whitney Seltman, OD on November 15, 2021

It’s a small, painful lump that can pop up inside or outside your eyelid. It may look like a pimple at the base of your eyelashes. Styes under the eyelid may be less noticeable at first. But both can make your eyelid red, swollen, and tender to the touch. Your eye might feel scratchy and sore, too.  

It’s a bump on the eyelid that grows when an oil gland gets clogged. It can sometimes start as a stye that hardens over time. Unlike a stye, it’s usually painless and feels rubbery with a hard bump inside.

The problem is bacteria. It infects an oil gland inside the eyelid or the hair follicle of an eyelash. Those germs can come from anything that touches or rubs your eyes, like your hands or eye makeup. You may tend to get more styes during allergy season when eyes get itchy. You’re also more likely to get them if you have blepharitis, a type of inflammation around the edges of your eyelids.

When glands around the eyelids make oil that’s too thick or their openings get blocked, oil builds up and inflames the area, causing a lump. Usually your doctor can’t tell exactly what caused it, though certain skin types and conditions like blepharitis may make them more common. Sometimes styes inside the eyelid can turn into chalazia.

It can be hard to tell, but there are differences. In general, a stye is infected and a chalazion is not. Infection can cause a small “pus spot” at the tip of a stye (shown here) that looks like a pimple. It can make your eye painful, crusty, scratchy, watery, and more sensitive to light. It may even make your whole eyelid swell. A chalazion usually doesn’t hurt and may make the eyelid swell early on. But you may not even notice it at first. If there’s no longer an infection, or the oil glands get clogged without being infected, it’s called a chalazion.

A stye can look very much like a pimple. That may tempt you to squeeze it until it pops. Don’t do it — that can spread the infection to your eyelid. Just leave the area alone. Both styes and chalazia usually go away by themselves in a few days or weeks.

Soak a clean washcloth in hot water and put it on your eyelid for 10-15 minutes at a time, 3-5 times a day. This can help soften and unclog a chalazion or stye. If it’s a chalazion, you can gently massage the area (don’t squeeze it) with your finger to help it along. Just make sure your hands are clean. A daily warm compress also may help prevent styes or chalazia if you get them regularly.

Most styes and chalazia go away on their own and don’t need treatment. But get your eye checked if it doesn’t start to get better within a few days, it grows really fast, or starts to bleed or affect your vision. Also, if it starts to spread to the white of your eye or you see redness in your cheeks, see your doctor ASAP. Those could be signs of a spreading infection.

Your doctor can usually diagnose a stye or chalazion just by looking at your eye, sometimes under a light with magnification. If a stye is big and painful or hasn’t gotten smaller after 1-2 weeks, they may drain it. They’ll numb the area, then make a small cut to let the pus out. In some cases, doctors prescribe an antibiotic cream to put on a stye. If it’s a chalazion, you may get a steroid shot to ease some of the swelling. 

If you already have a stye or chalazion, take a break from your eyeliner, mascara, and other cosmetics until it heals. You can prevent them if you throw away old eye makeup. It’s best to replace it about every 6 months and not to share it with other people. Also, wash it off each night before you go to bed so it won’t block your pores and hair follicles.  

If you wear them, make sure they’re clean. Your doctor can tell you the best way to disinfect them. It’s also important to wash your hands thoroughly before each time you handle them. Try not to wear your contacts while you have a stye or a chalazion. You can also ask your doctor about switching to daily disposable contact lenses.

Hands often carry germs that can get in your eye and cause a chalazion or stye. Keep them clean with soap and warm water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if you can’t get to a sink. It’s tempting to rub your eyes when they’re itchy. Try to leave them alone. Think about using allergy medication to help with the itch.

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Symptoms, pictures, causes, and treatment

A chalazion is a small, slow-growing lump or cyst that develops within the eyelid. They are not usually painful and rarely last longer than a few weeks.

A chalazion can develop when a meibomian gland at the edge of an eyelid becomes blocked or inflamed. These glands produce oil that lubricates the surface of the eye.

In this article, we look at the symptoms of a chalazion and the differences between a chalazion and a stye. We also describe causes, home treatment, when to see a doctor, surgery, and prevention.

In the early stages, a chalazion appears as a small, inflamed area of the eyelid. Within a few days, this inflammation can develop into a painless and slow-growing lump.

A chalazion can appear on the upper or lower eyelid, but they are more common on the upper lid. Although chalazia are generally painless, they can cause the eye to become watery and mildly irritated.

A particularly large chalazion may press on the eyeball, which can lead to blurry vision. This condition usually does not cause pain or swelling of the whole eyelid.

People sometimes confuse a chalazion with a stye due to similarities in appearance. Although people sometimes use the two terms interchangeably, they refer to different types of lesions that appear around the eye.

A chalazion results from a blocked oil gland, whereas a stye indicates an infected oil gland or hair follicle.

There are two ways a stye can develop. An external hordeolum occurs at the base of the eyelash. An internal hordeolum develops deeper inside the eyelid. Both occur when oil glands become blocked and infected. If an internal hordeolum does not heal, it can become a chalazion.

The most noticeable difference between a chalazion and a stye is that a chalazion tends to be painless. A stye usually hurts and may cause the eye to feel sore and scratchy. Other symptoms of a stye can include:

• a painful lump that may cause the whole eyelid to swell
• a small spot of pus, similar to that of a pimple, at the center
• crustiness along the edge of the eyelid
• a sensation that something is in the eye
• sensitivity to light
• eye watering

Most external hordeola increase in size for around 3 days before they burst and the pus drains. However, not every stye bursts during healing. They usually take around 1 week to heal, which is faster than some chalazia.

Learn more about styes and their treatment.

Chalazia often occur in people with underlying inflammatory conditions that affect the eyes or skin, such as:

• chronic blepharitis
• acne rosacea
• seborrheic dermatitis
• meibomian gland dysfunction

Less commonly, chalazia develop due to viral conjunctivitis or tuberculosis. Rarely, sebaceous cell carcinoma can masquerade as recurring chalazia.

Individuals who have had a stye or chalazion have an increased risk of developing chalazia in the future.

A chalazion usually requires very little medical treatment and tends to clear up on its own within a few weeks. In the meantime, it is important to avoid squeezing or popping the chalazion, as this can increase the risk of an eye infection.

There are several safe ways to promote drainage and speed up the healing process. These include:

Warm compresses

Applying a warm compress to the affected eye can help soften any hardened oil blocking the gland ducts. This helps the ducts open and drain more effectively, which can relieve irritation.

To make and use a warm compress:

• Soak a soft, clean cloth or cotton pad in a bowl of warm water.
• Wring out any excess liquid.
• Apply the damp cloth or pad to the eyelid for 10–15 minutes.
• Continue wetting the compress often to keep it warm.
• Repeat this several times a day until the swelling goes down.

Use a clean cloth or new cotton pad for each compress — do not reuse them.

Gentle massage

Gently massaging the eyelids for several minutes each day may help the oil ducts drain more effectively. Before trying this technique, apply a warm compress according to the above instructions. Then, wash the hands thoroughly to ensure they are clean. This reduces the risk of infection.

Gently massage the eyelid with the fingers for several minutes, and repeat daily until the chalazion begins to drain. Once this starts, keep the area clean and avoid touching it.

Over-the-counter treatments

A number of over-the-counter products can help treat a chalazion or stye. These may reduce irritation or prevent infection while it heals. Some of these products include ointments, solutions, and medicated eye pads. A pharmacist can provide advice.

Things to avoid

To prevent further discomfort or irritation, it is best to avoid wearing eye makeup or contact lenses until the chalazion heals. Avoid touching the eye area with the hands unless it is necessary.

For a person with a severe or persistent chalazion, a doctor may recommend surgery to drain it. This typically takes place in the doctor’s office using local anesthesia. They will lance the lump to remove the fluid and allow the eyelid to heal. Do not try to do this at home.

Chalazia can sometimes recur. If this happens often, the doctor may need to take a biopsy of the lump. A biopsy involves removing a small tissue sample, which the doctor will examine for signs of a more serious condition.

Doctors can also provide corticosteroid injections to treat chalazia, which reduces inflammation.

A chalazion can become infected if bacteria get inside the oil gland. If this happens, the lump may become painful and more swollen. A doctor can provide antibiotic ointment, drops, or oral tablets if this happens.

However, if the infection spreads to the surrounding skin or the eye itself, this is an emergency. Eye infections can spread quickly and damage eyesight if left untreated.

Consider seeing an eye doctor if a chalazion does not drain and heal within 1 month. The doctor will ask about symptoms and examine the area to rule out other conditions.

For some people, a doctor may give a steroid injection to reduce swelling. This will depend on the location, size, and number of chalazia present. Very large chalazia may need lancing.

If there are signs of a bacterial infection, such as pain or soreness, speak with an eye doctor. They may recommend an antibiotic ointment or a course of oral antibiotics. If any of the following symptoms occur, seek immediate help:

• severe pain or swelling
• swelling that is spreading rapidly
• changes in eyesight
• fever

It is not always possible to prevent a chalazion. To reduce the chances, it is best to:

• not rub the eyes
• wash the hands before touching the eyes, e.g., to insert contact lenses
• protect the eyes from dust and air pollution by wearing sunglasses or safety goggles
• keep the eyelids clean with special cleansers for the eyes, removing all eye makeup before sleep
• replace eye makeup, such as mascara, every 3 months to prevent bacterial growth
• avoid sharing items that touch the eyes, such as towels or washcloths, with others

If a person often gets chalazia due to blepharitis, they should also gently cleanse the eye area daily with specialized eyelid cleansers. People can also use premoistened cleansing wipes or special eyelid scrubs.

A chalazion is a painless lump that can develop on the eyelid. Although chalazia can cause irritation and discomfort, they are usually harmless and clear up on their own within a few weeks.

Occasionally, a chalazion may become infected. See an eye doctor, an optometrist, or an ophthalmologist if the eye area becomes particularly swollen or painful or if the chalazion does not respond to home treatment.

Upper or lower eyelid chalazion

Contents

1. Why chalazion is formed
2. Clinic and diagnostics
3. How to treat chalazion

Chalazion, sometimes called “hailstone” in everyday life, it is a benign formation localized on the eyelids. The cause of its occurrence is a chronic proliferative inflammation of the cartilage gland of the eyelids, or meibomian gland.

Why a chalazion occurs

Meibomian glands are located in the thickness of the cartilage of the eyelids. Their function is the production of fatty secretion to lubricate the edges of the eyelids, which facilitates their sliding along the cornea during blinking, and also participates in the synthesis of the lipid layer that is part of the tear film.

In case of obstruction of the lumen of the gland, its contents (secret), not being able to flow out, accumulate inside and begin to gradually increase the size of the gland. Over time, a capsule forms around the thickening in the gland.

Obstruction of the excretory duct of the meibomian gland can be caused by:

• colds;
• blepharitis or inflammation of the margins of the eyelids;
• problems with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract (chronic gastritis, gastroenterocolitis and colitis, biliary dyskinesia, etc.).

In addition, chalazion can occur against the background of meibomitis in the stage of acute inflammation of the meibomian gland.

Chalazion occurs quite often in people of all ages. Has a tendency to recur.

Clinic and diagnostics

The appearance of a chalazion is accompanied by patients’ complaints about an elastic formation localized on the eyelid (lower or upper), which gradually increases in size. At the same time, the formation practically does not change vision, except for situations when its large size causes pressure on the cornea and the occurrence of astigmatism. But, basically, the concern is a cosmetic defect.

Examination inside the eyelid reveals a hard, globular mass that can range in size from a millet grain to a medium-sized pea. The formation is painless on palpation, the skin covering it is not changed. It is mobile, not soldered to adjacent tissues. Examination of the posterior surface of the eyelid reveals local hyperemia in the projection of the formation.

Penetration of the microbial flora into the chalazion can cause its purulent inflammation with the development of an abscess. At the same time, reddening of the skin over the formation itself is observed, tissue edema develops around its capsule.

Often a chalazion opens spontaneously, in some cases with the formation of a fistula – a channel connecting the formation cavity and the surface of the skin of the eyelid. The edges of the fistulous opening are quickly covered with granulation, overgrown tissue. The skin of the eyelids turns red and covered with yellow crusts from the dried discharge.

How to treat a chalazion

For recurring chalazions, blepharitis, and gastrointestinal problems, eyelid debridement and massage are likely to be recommended to prevent blockage of the meibomian glands and reduce the risk of chalazion.

Small chalazions often tend to resolve on their own after 2-3 weeks.

In the case of acute blepharitis and meibomitis, timely treatment in full is necessary.

“Fresh”, just formed chalazion is treated by applying warm compresses to the eyelid or by conducting UHF sessions. Temperature exposure and finger massage will help open the clogged duct of the gland, its contents will come out and the capsule will close. With signs of inflammation of the chalazion, it is impossible to warm it up, since warming up can cause the transition of the purulent process to the adjacent tissues and be complicated by an abscess and phlegmon of the eyelid.

Good results in the treatment of chalazion are obtained by injecting steroid preparations into its cavity (Kenalog).

However, the most effective treatment is surgical removal of the chalazion. The operation is quite simple, performed under local anesthesia and lasts no more than 15 minutes. During the intervention, an incision can be made in the skin of the eyelid or conjunctiva, depending on the location of the formation. Then the chalazion is excised along with the capsule. A conjunctival incision does not require sutures if an incision is made in the skin of the eyelid, usually with 1 or 2 sutures.

Next, the eye is covered with a tight sterile bandage. Local anti-inflammatory drugs (drops and ointment) are prescribed, which must be applied for 5-7 days. In the case of a fistula, an incision is made along the fistulous tract with excision of the altered tissues that formed it, and then sutures are applied.

When a chalazion occurs over and over again in one place, it is necessary to exclude the malignant nature of the formation – adenocarcinoma of the meibomian gland. In case of suspicion of cancer, a morphological study (histology) of the chalazion removed by the surgical method is mandatory.

Even if the cosmetic defect does not cause much concern, in the event of a chalazion, it is worth visiting a specialist as soon as possible. The doctor will recommend effective treatment, because the longer the formation exists, the more likely it is to be surgically excised for good results.

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A seal on the eyelid that looks like a pea or hailstone is called a chalazion. What words the patient does not try to use to describe the problem that has arisen: a nodule on the eyelid, a pimple, inflammation, and even barley. This is due to the external similarity of two distinct diseases, of which chalazion is not an infection.

A chalazion is an inflammation of the lower or upper eyelid that looks like a bump. You can see such a swelling when the chalazion is on the outer surface of the eyelid. Otherwise, it is on the inside of the eyelid. And in order to see it, you have to twist your eyelid.

What is a chalazion?

This is a chronic inflammation of the cartilage around the meibomian gland. As a rule, it is a consequence of diseases that occur in an acute form. Lack of timely treatment makes the disease chronic. This formation is painless and may not reveal itself at first. Gradually education increases. And it begins to represent a cosmetic flaw.

Being on the inner side of the eyelid and with a significant increase, it can press on the cornea, which causes the development of astigmatism. There are several chalazions at the same time on the upper and lower eyelids. This disease can occur in people of any age, but is most common in the 30 to 50 age group. If we turn to statistics, then chalazion occupies about 7.5% of all diseases of the eyelids.

Causes of chalazion

Doctors call the main cause of chalazion a blockage of the meibomian glands, which are located on the cartilaginous plate of each eyelid in the amount of 25-30 pieces on each. Their main function is to release a secret, a liquid that protects the eye from dryness. It is not known for certain why the blockage of these glands occurs. It is likely that hypothermia, inflammation and other causes may be among the factors.

When the meibomian glands are blocked, the outflow of secreted fluid (secret) stops. Which in turn leads to an increase in the size of the gland, followed by inflammation.

Chalazion affects patients at risk. Among the main causes that can lead to chalazion are the following:

• The presence of blepharitis – inflammation of the edge of the eyelids
• Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disease that can cause purulent inflammation
• Use of low-quality cosmetics (mascaras, shadows, eye creams)
• Poor eye hygiene
• Weakened immunity
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
• Misuse of contact lenses

Seborrhea, oily skin, rosacea (face redness), as well as stress, colds, and insufficient amounts of vitamins in the body can provoke the development of chalazion.

Types of chalazion

Species differences of chalazion are related to its location. If the seal is on the upper eyelid, then this is a chalazion of the upper eyelid. If on the lower, then this is a chalazion of the lower eyelid. But not only the location distinguishes these two types of disease. As a rule, if a nodule, pea or hailstone is located on the upper eyelid, then such a tumor is most often noticeable by its slight bulge (swelling).

Formed in the thickness of the cartilage of the edge of the upper eyelid. In this case, the patient may experience slight discomfort, itching and a feeling of a mote that has fallen into the eye. This type is considered less dangerous than inflammation in the lower eyelid.

In the chalazion of the lower eyelid, the focus of inflammation is most often located close to the conjunctiva. Being on the inside of the eyelid, it is invisible, and therefore it is often impossible to detect it in a timely manner.

It happens that there is not one chalazion, but several pieces, soldered together by one chain.

Symptoms of a chalazion

The external manifestation of a chalazion is redness, swelling and soreness of the eyelid. Outwardly similar to barley. One of the main differences is that when pressing on the formation, the patient does not experience pain. It grows slowly, gradually increasing in size up to 5-6 mm.

By then, the surrounding skin is swollen. Chalazion can cause itching and tearing. Therefore, in order to independently figure out what kind of education appeared on the eyelid, ask yourself the question: “Does it hurt when pressed or not?” In the presence of pain, this formation is barley, and in the absence of pain, it is a chalazion.

Many ophthalmologists consider stye to be a precursor to chalazion, which in turn can be caused by a bacterial infection, including Staphylococcus aureus. Against the background of colds or weakened immunity, bacteria multiply, which leads to such adverse consequences.

How does a chalazion go

The course of the disease and the formation of a chalazion looks like this. Initially, a hailstone forms on the eyelid. After that, a slight swelling appears and the inner part of the eyelid turns red. The formed chalazion looks like a mobile tumor that looks like a pea.

Complications of chalazion

If you do not seek help in time, visual perception may deteriorate, education may increase up to 1 cm.

Postponing his visit to the ophthalmologist and treatment of education, the patient runs the risk of aggravating the course of the disease with the appearance of complications. There is a possibility that a secondary infection will be added, and the eye disease will pass into the stage of abscessing chalazion, in which a channel filled with pus forms between the chalazion capsule and the skin of the eyelid. In this case, the help of an ophthalmic surgeon to remove the abscessed chalazion is simply necessary. It is very important to strictly follow all the recommendations of the doctor after surgical treatment.

Treatment of chalazion

Depending on the stage of the disease, different methods of treatment are allowed. If the patient applied in a timely manner, and the disease is at an early stage, then it is quite possible to solve the problem exclusively by conservative (drug) methods.

For the treatment of a small chalazion, various preparations (eye drops, ointments) are used, as well as dry warm compresses on the eyelid. In some cases, a doctor applies eyelid massage. If the disease has gone far, then it is necessary to apply surgical treatment.

As a general rule, this treatment is recommended for chalazion sizes over 5 mm. The ophthalmic surgeon, under drip anesthesia, opens the cavity under the hailstone and scrapes it out. Eyelid chalazion surgery can be performed with a laser. Its duration is about half an hour for one century. Depending on the degree of complexity, the time of the chalazion operation may vary slightly.

Chalazion: postoperative care

Postoperative care should be carried out exactly as recommended by the ophthalmologist. An antibiotic in the form of an eye ointment is placed behind the eyelid. The doctor makes an appointment for a follow-up visit. Most often a week after surgery.

How long does a chalazion heal after surgery? The period of treatment depends on the individuality of each organism, on the degree and course of the disease, the presence or absence of complications. As a rule, the period of treatment after chalazion lasts from one week to two months.

It is not recommended to use decorative cosmetics in the period after chalazion surgery, as well as to use various creams and lotions, patches under the eyes and masks, tonics. It is necessary to minimize any touching of the eyelids during the treatment period so that the healing process is faster.

Prevention of chalazion

Surgical treatment of chalazion is not a guarantee that a new one will not form in the future. In order to prevent a repeated chalazion from appearing after the operation, it is necessary to apply preventive measures that can prevent the possible appearance of new formations.

Always consult an ophthalmologist before undergoing cosmetic procedures on the eyelids, such as tattooing or eyelash extensions.

To avoid chalazion of the eyelids in the future will help a healthy diet, personal hygiene, giving up bad habits, such as drinking and smoking, observing the daily routine.

If you wear contact lenses, it is very important to change the solution in which they are in a timely manner and to observe the lens wearing period. But if, nevertheless, you have a suspicion of a chalazion, you find a small seal on the upper or lower eyelid, consult a doctor.

Where is chalazion treated in Dnepropetrovsk region?

On the Zrenie portal there are ophthalmological clinics in Dnipro, Kamianske, Nikopol, Pavlograd, Marganets, Vasylkivka, where medical, laser and surgical treatment of eyelid chalazion is carried out. Experienced doctors using modern European diagnostic equipment will quickly determine the exact cause of the disease and select the best treatment regimen.