Stye and chalazion removal and treatment

A stye is an infected lid gland and a chalazion is a blocked one that has hardened. Warm compresses clear many of them; the ones that persist for weeks need to be drained or injected, which we do in the office.

What's Involved

Diagnosis — Examination to distinguish an acute stye from a chronic chalazion, and to rule out anything else.
In-office procedure — Incision and drainage, or a steroid injection, under local anaesthetic.
Recurrence prevention — Lid hygiene and blepharitis treatment so it does not simply come back.

When to Come In

A lump that will not go — A bump persisting beyond two to four weeks of compresses.
Painful, swollen lid — Redness and tenderness affecting the whole lid.
Blurred vision — A lump large enough to press on the eye and distort vision.

This content is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Results vary from person to person, so talk with your eye doctor about your own eyes. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.