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What is Chalazion?

A Chalazion (otherwise known as a Meibomian Cyst) is a painless, nodule within the eyelid formed by a blockage in the oil-secreting Meibomian glands. The lesion is not of a suspicious nature and many will resolve with conservative management.

Chalazion Symptoms

What are the Symptoms?

  • Painless lump in the eyelid
  • Single or multiple
  • Large Chalazion may press upon the cornea and cause astigmatism

What are the Causes?

Both our upper and lower eyelids contain a network of secreting glands including the Meibomian glands.

These glands produce an oily secretion which covers the surface of our team film; preventing the otherwise watery layer from evaporating. Common bacteria on the eyelid margin can alter the consistency of these oils to cause blockages.

It is for this reason that Blepharitis and Chalazion are often co-existing problems. A Chalazion may even result from an inner-eyelid stye if the local infection stagnates and is retained.

Causes
Causes

What are the Causes?

Both our upper and lower eyelids contain a network of secreting glands including the Meibomian glands.

These glands produce an oily secretion which covers the surface of our team film; preventing the otherwise watery layer from evaporating. Common bacteria on the eyelid margin can alter the consistency of these oils to cause blockages.

It is for this reason that Blepharitis and Chalazion are often co-existing problems. A Chalazion may even result from an inner-eyelid stye if the local infection stagnates and is retained.

Chalazion Diagnosis

What is the Diagnosis?

Warm compress and massage to the affected area over a period of sometimes weeks and months will often resolve a chalazion.

If the lesion is persistent and causing a cosmetic, visual or physical concern, then it may be removed with a minor eyelid cyst removal procedure under local anaesthetic. This is typically reserved for Chalazion which have been unresponsive to treatment after a period of 3 months.

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