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Chalazion is a lump in the eyelid, which looks similar to a small smooth pea. It is caused due to the trapped oil secretions and there is no role of bacteria in causing Chalazion. But the site affected by Chalazion can get bacterial infections. This lump is small but in some people this lump is quite large and that can give them blurred vision or distorted vision. It can give sharp pain along with inflammation. When the lump gets drainage on its own, then one gets relief from this condition. But in some rare cases Chalazion becomes chronic and patients want to remove it.
For treating the Chalazion, doctor will give warm compresses so as to cause the spontaneous drainage. The antibiotics are of no use whether given topically or orally. Doctors can also perform surgical operation to make the lump open and drain it manually. It is not a major operation though. In people suffering from rosacea are more prone to get Chalazion again and again. There are some common causes behind the occurrence of Chalazion.
Chalazion Causes -
- Blockage in the oil gland.
- Viral infections
- Low immunity levels
- Rosacea
- Blockage of the sebaceous glands.
Chalazion Symptoms -
- Tenderness of the affected eyelid
- Swelling on the eyelid
- Paining eyelid
- Blurred vision
- Sensitivity towards light
- Wetness in the eyelids
Chalazion Treatment -
- Place warm and wet compresses on the affected eyelid for about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure several times in a day.
- Put some antibiotic drops in the eye. Make sure that you have doctor's prescription for the antibiotic eye drops.
- Avoid rubbing or touching the Chalazion, as this could make the Chalazion lump bigger. Make sure that your children also are well advised to do so, in case they have got Chalazion.
- Before touching your eyelids wash your hands with soap, so as to avoid any kind of bacterial infection to the eyes.
- Your eye doctor might give you injection in case of any kind of bacterial infection but generally it is not needed.
- In case of chronic Chalazion, your doctors will advice you to undergo surgery.
Chalazion will take few weeks to one-month time to get cured completely. Hence your main duty is to take care that the affected eyelid doesn’t get any other kind of secondary bacterial infection. For this you should try to maintain good hygiene while cleaning your face and eyes. Clean your eyes softly so that the lump doesn't get rubbed. This is not a contagious condition; hence there is no need to worry. If your child has got Chalazion, then assure them that it is not bad and it will go after few weeks. Tell them not to touch the affected eyelid. If your child is feeling disappointed thinking that his or her friends will tease him or her, then you can give them a goggle to wear. This will hide their lump from others and thus they will not feel bad about it.
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