Stye and chalazion removal

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. Talk with a qualified provider about your own situation. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.