Chalazion

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Chalazion
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Chalazion

• A chalazion is an obstruction or blockage which
  is happened in a small duct in your eyelid
  resulting in a small bump and eyelid
  swelling.Each of your eyelids is consisting of
  small glands called meibomian glands which are
  located near the eyelashes and produces one of
  the oils that lubricate your eye.When these
  glands cannot extract their oil because their
  duct is blocked, the oil backs up and causes a
  bump.A chalazion is not the result of an
  infection however it can follow an infection of
  the eye. An infection of these small ducts is
  called a stye, which can resemble a chalazion but
  is generally quite painful, while a chalazion is
  less painful. A chalazion can grow to the size of
  a marble in extreme circumstances.A chalazion
  is typically mild and requires no special
  treatment other than the application of a warm,
  damp compress several times a day to help loosen
  the oil blocking the duct.

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What causes a chalazion?

• When oil from the meibomian glands, which are
  placed in the eyelids near the eyelashes, clogs
  the duct from which it is usually released, you
  develop a chalazion.The meibomian glands
  produce one of the oils that lubricate your eye.
  If the gland is plugged, oil builds up in the
  gland and leads to the development of a bump on
  your eyelid.The cause of a chalazion is not
  infection, although it may sometimes follow an
  eye infection, and a chalazion is not contagious.

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What are the symptoms of a Chalazion?

• Symptoms of a chalazion may include the
  formation of a small bump near the eyelashes on
  the eyelid. The bump may increase in size, and
  the entire eyelid may become tender.Swelling of
  the eyelid surrounding the chalazion is also
  common. Less commonly, a chalazion may get very
  large and require surgical removal.Common
  symptoms of a chalazionA chalazion can form
  very quickly or develop slowly over time. You may
  experience symptoms all the time or just once in
  a while. Symptoms on or near the eyelids
  include
• Increased tear production if the chalazion is
  irritating your eye
• Soft rubbery bump below the eyelid margin
• Swelling

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How is a chalazion treated?

• The mainstay of treatment for chalazion is the
  application of a warm, damp compress, typically a
  clean washcloth, for 10 to 15 minutes four to six
  times each day until the chalazion resolves.The
  warmth from the compress helps to loosen the oils
  that are clogging the duct. You can gently
  massage the area with the warm compress to assist
  in relieving the blockage.As the eyelids are
  very delicate, it is vital to be gentle, and you
  should not try to force or drain the chalazion
  yourself. In rare cases, a chalazion that will
  not resolve on its own must be surgically
  removed. Surgical extraction is generally done
  from the inside of the eyelid to prevent a
  noticeable scar.

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How is a chalazion treated?
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• Common treatments for a chalazionTreatment for
  a chalazion depends on the severity and
  persistence of the condition. Treatments include
• Application of a warm, damp compress for 10 to 15
  minutes four to six times daily, with gentle
  massage of the chalazion
• Regular cleaning of the eyelids to reduce oil
  buildup
• Surgical extraction if a chalazion is large and
  does not resolve with home treatment

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