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Common Eye Problems
Chalazion
 What Is a Chalazion?
A chalazion is a non-infectious collection of immune cells that reside deep under
the skin. Individuals with chalazia will have one or more hard, painless lumps in the upper or lower eyelid.
These nodules are caused by an obstruction of an oil producing gland, they may enlarge over time and they
frequently recur. Often there is a history of a painful lid infection prior to the development of chalazia.
What are the Symptoms of Chalazia?
Chalazia appear as raised bumps on the eyelid. They are often accompanied by redness, swelling and soreness.
 How can chalazia be treated?
Since chalazia are deep under the skin, topical medications often do not penetrate sufficiently.
While approximately 25% of chalazia resolve on their own, intensive steroid therapy may be required to treat chalazia
that do not resolve spontaneously. Other ways to manage chalazia include applying a hot compress to open the
glands and massaging the affected area several times daily to break and express the nodules.
If these methods are not successful in resolving chalazia, they may be excised surgically by Dr. Makris.
You can find out more about these and other conditions of
the eye by visiting our offices, or by sending us e-mail.
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