About Chalazion and Stye Concerns
A chalazion is a mass or cyst in the upper or lower eyelid that is benign, or non-cancerous. Chalazions are often chronic, which means that they recur frequently.
A chalazion starts with inflammation of the meibomian gland. This is one of the glands of the eye that produces a substance to keep the eyelids separated. The eyelids may stick together, and one of the tear ducts becomes blocked. The eyelid then becomes inflamed and a cyst, or chalazion, develops. This condition may take a few days to a few weeks to develop.
If the chalazion is left untreated, the eyelid can be permanently scarred, resulting in lost or crooked eyelashes. A large, untreated chalazion can cause astigmatism, and blurred vision.
Chalazions can respond to conservative treatments including the use of hot compresses and eyelid massage. NEC provides additional treatment in form of Tixel, RexonEye, LLLT and IPL
Large or chronic Chalazions can often be treated with incision and currettage (I&C) which is a surgical procedure that can be treated on site at the time of initial consultation or on a separate day.
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