What are Chalazia or Styes?
Chalazion is a slowly developing lump on the eyelid that forms due to blockage and swelling of an oil gland. Stye or Hordeolum is a localised infection on the eyelid. Both present as a lump or bump on the eyelid. Styes are usually painful while chalazia are usually painless.
Chalazion
Chalazion on patient’s right eye
Stye on patient’s left eye
Treatment for Chalazion / Styes
Antibiotics ointment
Perform eyelid scrub & warm compress before applying antibiotics ointment. Squeeze a small amount of the ointment onto a clean cotton bud and apply it on the affected area.
Surgical Removal
Surgical removal is required if the condition is not responding to the medical treatment. The ophthalmologist will create a small incision to drain out the pus. Surgery is performed under local anaesthesia for adults and general anaesthesia for children. Patients will have to come back for follow up appointment one week after the surgical appointment.
To schedule an appointment or to know more about chalazion or stye treatment for your child, please call 6777 6058. Alternatively please send us an enquiry.