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Chalazion
Hi, I have a chalazion on my right eye. Its not big and it does not bother me but i was wondering what is the average "Life span" of a chalazion? I have had it for about 6 months and it has gotten a lot smaller than what it was before. It still appears to be shrinking. I apply heat with heated up raw rice in a sock and i put erythromycin every night. Will it completely go away on its own?
I was wondering what are the chances of the eyelid becoming droopy after the removal surgery? I have read and heard that the eyelid becomes droopy after the surgery.
Thank you for your response. I was also wondering if there is a certain limit of time that i can apply the erythromycin since it is an antibiotic.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear Suzy92,
Usually, a chalazion will get better with the medical treatment you describe. You might want to increase the frequency to determine whether it will completely resolve. Sometimes, surgical drainage is needed.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Usually, a chalazion will get better with the medical treatment you describe. You might want to increase the frequency to determine whether it will completely resolve. Sometimes, surgical drainage is needed.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
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