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What is a Chalazion?

A chalazion is a small bump that appears on your eyelid because of a blocked oil gland (meibomian glands).  It can develop on the inside lower or upper eyelid, and it often disappears with hot compress  in about one month. Treating a chalazion with TheraLife for fastest healing involves using eyelid cleanser to keep lids and lashes clean, using a hot compress to open blocked glands in the eye, and taking the Eye Enhanced oral supplement tablets to balance and heal your body from the inside.

 

Causes of Chalazion

People with meibomian gland dysfunction are more prone to developing chalazia and may experience recurring episodes.

Chalazia are often confused with styes. Both involve blocked oil-producing glands in the eyelids, but there are important differences. Styes are typically caused by bacterial infections and are often painful, whereas chalazia are generally noninfectious and less painful. Because a chalazion does not usually involve an infection, it may be easier to treat than a stye.

In rare cases, a persistent or recurring lump that resembles a chalazion may be associated with skin cancer. Consult your doctor if you are concerned or if the lump does not improve with home treatment.

Symptoms of a Chalazion

The most common symptoms of a chalazion are:

  • A tender spot on your eyelid
  • A hard lump on your eyelid that you have never seen before
  • Increased tearing of the eyes
  • Blurred or blocked vision
  • Sensitivity to light

How to treat a Chalazion / Chalazia?

To help prevent chalazion recurrence, take TheraLife® Eye capsules to relieve dry eyes and reduce inflammation. The traditional remedy for a chalazion is simply to apply a hot compress. Sometimes, eye doctors also recommend eyelid cleansing and eye drops. If these approaches do not work for you, you may need a more advanced treatment protocol, such as TheraLife®.

Inflammation is a key clinical factor in chalazia. It can cause the tear-secreting glands to shut down, resulting in dry eyes. Use TheraLife® Eye Enhanced to reduce inflammation, restore the meibomian glands’ ability to produce healthy levels of lubricants, and relieve dry eyes. Therefore, the best approach is to treat both dry eyes and blepharitis while helping prevent chalazia from forming in the first place. Chalazia are associated with meibomian gland dysfunction.

In addition, try treating a chalazion by applying a hot compress to your eyelid several times a day for about 10 minutes at a time. This may reduce swelling by softening the oils in the blocked gland, helping the lump drain on its own. Use our Eyelid Cleanser while treating a chalazion to keep your eyelids clean and help prevent eyelid infections, which can lead to styes.

You may also be advised to massage the lump gently a few times each day to encourage drainage. Before doing so, make sure your hands and any compresses you use are clean.

Surgeries for Treating a Chalazion

If the chalazion does not go away within about one month, you should return to your doctor to discuss your options for other chalazion remedies. When a chalazion does not heal after treatment, it may need to be surgically removed. This is especially true if it keeps growing, blocks your vision, or leads to an astigmatism (an abnormal curving of the cornea). Surgery is usually a last resort, and it is rarely required because most chalazia clear up with a combination of medication and home chalazion remedies.

Long-Term Expectations

Most chalazia heal by themselves, either with no treatment or simple home care. In very rare cases, the suspected chalazion is caused by skin cancer, so your doctor may take a biopsy if the lump continues to grow or does not go away with treatment. This is why you should see a doctor to be diagnosed before assuming the lump is a chalazion.  Antibiotics must be used in case it is a stye – which is infectious.

Preventing a Chalazion

It is not always possible to prevent a chalazion, especially if you are prone to this type of eye problem. However, keeping your face and hands clean and removing dirt and debris from your eyelids may reduce your risk. If you develop chalazia frequently, you can gently clean your eyelids with an eyelid cleanser that is formulated for use around the eyes.

You can also apply a warm compress to your eyelids for a few minutes each night before bed. This may help keep the oils flowing and make the meibomian glands less likely to become blocked, reducing the risk of chalazion recurrence.

If you have dry eyes and blepharitis, the TheraLife® Starter Kit can help address these underlying conditions. TheraLife® helps reduce inflammation, support healthy meibomian gland function, and prevent recurring chalazia.

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