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A chalazion is a cyst located in the eyelid. It is not associated to infection and usually large, taking weeks to fully develop. It is caused by the inflammation and blockage of Meibomian glands, usually in the upper eyelid.
Symptoms of a chalazion include:
A Stye or hordeolum, is an infection of the eyelid glands, usually smaller than a chalazion, but more painful and tender. They are contagious and can turn into a chalazion after several weeks. Symptoms of a stye include:
These are common risk factors for chalazion and styes:
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After confirming and distinguishing between chalazion and stye, doctors can proceed to their treatment, which usually includes one of the following options.
This is a suitable home remedy, only consisting of placing warm compresses on the affected area several times a day. This improves the condition by melting thickened oil secretions. Antibiotic can be prescribed to combat infection, too. In most cases, this treatment is all you need to heal.
A chalazion that continues growing despite treatment after weeks needs to be treated with a steroid injection or surgical removal.
Steroid injections are applied into the cyst, reducing the inflammatory process and triggering rapid regression. Surgical removal involves a puncture or incision and drainage of the bump. The incision is usually performed underneath the eyelid, with a rapid recovery time and minor discomfort symptoms. During recovery time, an eye patch is recommended to apply pressure and promote rapid healing without drainage.
To prevent chalazion or styes, take the following precautions:
After the procedure is finished, you will be given a series of instructions for your post-operative care. Our team will also show you how to use the eye drops to accelerate your healing process.
Do not rub, scratch, or make pressure on your eyes. Wear a protective shield and do not touch your eyes until they are fully healed. Make sure you have someone to drive you back home because you’re not recommended to drive after the procedure.All of these and other instructions will be handed to you along with your next appointment. Do not miss any follow-up and be sure to call our office if you have any concern or question about your surgical procedure or the outcomes you’re experiencing.
If you’re thinking about cataract surgery, we strongly advise you to go to a center with many implant options to get one that suits your lifestyle.
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Be sure to follow our recommendations and ask any questions you may have regarding your eye condition and treatment options.
Styes are usually short-term infections lasting 1-3 days. After complete drainage, healing of the lesion completes in 7-10 days.
By itself, the stye does not transfer to another person, but the bacteria can be transferred. Whether or not it causes a stye or any other infection, depends on a series of risk factors.
A chalazion typically takes a few weeks to develop, and after treatment, they can heal after several weeks, usually more than one month.
You will see a chalazion is healing because it reduces its size gradually. A persistent chalazion that does not reduce its size after a few weeks isn’t likely to heal rapidly unless treated by a physician.
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At Texas Eye and Cataract, we know how important it is to see life with clear vision. We understand that being your best means seeing your best.
At Texas Eye and Cataract, we know how important it is to see life with clear vision. We understand that being your best means seeing your best.
