Chalazion

[justin608]

Its been almost 3 weeks now since I have suffered from chalazion on my left upper eyelid. It was cured on the 4th day but I have noticed that it altered the shape of my eyelid. Im suspecting it might be a slight droopy eyelid. This is the first time i had a chalazion. Can chalazions cause droopy eyelids or cause the eyelid shape to change in anyways permanantely?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Patients and doctors hate chalazions because it often takes 6-12 months to go away and some require intralesional steroids or eyelid surgery. There is no easy "fix".

My suggestion would be to get in to see an Eye MD perhaps an occuloplastic surgery to see about having office surgery on the chalazion.

Also using the search feature and archives to read about the treatment of blepharitis to prevent more from developing.

JC MD

[Erika_colorado]

Well I had 3 weeks already with chalazion , the first doctor I went to told me to use this cream and that it would go away in 3-4 days but it didn't it just got worse . So I went 2 week later and they told me that. It wasn't stye it was chalazion, and the doctor game me these eye drops. It's gone down but it's still there. I need help to get rid of it as soon as possible. :/ can anyone help me. Im a performer and I need to wear make up but this chalazion is preventing me from working. SOMEONE PLEASE HELPME!!!

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

You would need to see an ophthalmologist Eye MD that specilizes in oculoplastic surgery. If you live in the USA find one near you at www.aao.org

JCH MD

[justin608]

THank you doctor. I dont think I have a bump any more but i believe that the chalazion has changed the way my eyelid looked. THe margins of my eyelids look uneven now. Is there any explanantion for that. And Can I get it fixed? IM pretty sure there is no chalazion left.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Use the search feature and archives to read about chalazions. They usually take weeks to months to go away and its likely there still is a chalazion there. Close your eyes and run your finger over the lid. Chances are you will feel a small bump under the skin. Chalazion does not cause permanent droopy lid (ptosis).

JCH MD