Chalazion

Overview

Slow-growing swelling of the upper or lower eyelid usually caused by a blockage in the oil glands in the eyelid.

Symptoms

* Red eyelid * Swollen eyelid * Painful eyelid * Itchy eyelid * Eyelid lump * Eyelid cyst * Eye irritation * Eyelid lump * Blurred vision

Diagnosis

This medical information about signs and symptoms for Chalazion has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Chalazion signs or Chalazion symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Chalazion may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Chalazion symptoms.

Prognosis

The 'prognosis' of Chalazion usually refers to the likely outcome of Chalazion. The prognosis of Chalazion may include the duration of Chalazion, chances of complications of Chalazion, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Chalazion, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Chalazion. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.

Treatment

* Watchful waiting * Hot compress * Apply warm washcloth * Local corticosteroid injection * Surgery * Avoid squeezing or picking at the chalazion * Practice good hygiene to avoid spreading the infection * Pain relief medications * Acetaminophen * Ibuprofen