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What Is A Chalazion?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A chalazion<\/a> is a small\u00a0lump that forms on the upper or lower aspect of the inside of the eye. It occurs in the eyelid usually due to oils blocking its glands. The affected glands may be the meibomian gland or the gland of Zeis. Usually, it occurs in the middle of the eye. Actually, the word Chalazion originates from the Greek word Khalazion<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0meaning hailstone, pimple or tumor in the eye. The real-life chalazion can be considered to be a pimple in the margin of the eyelid.<\/span><\/p>\n

The differential diagnosis that may be a possibility along with chalazion is a stye<\/a>\u00a0or cellulitis. A stye, unlike a chalazion, is painful. And so is cellulitis. In addition to being painless, a chalazion usually follows a stye. Chalazions may present gradually over weeks and then go away without treatment. But if you face frequent occurrences of chalazia (the term for multiple chalazions) then you must see a doctor as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes Of Chalazion<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why do some people suffer from these swellings in the eye? Are they more common in the upper eyelid? Why do some people have it more often than others? Are environmental factors to blame? We try to answer these questions in the following segment of our discussion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Blockage Of Meibomian Glands<\/span><\/p>\n

Glands are structures in your body that secrete substances of vital importance and function. For example, the glands in your eyelids produce oils that protect the eyelid from dryness. However, when these glands become blocked as a result of infection, a chalazion or stye is formed in the eyelid.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chalazion And Blepharitis<\/h3>\n

Blepharitis is the inflammation around the opening of the Meibomian glands just behind your eyelashes. A chalazion is more frequent amongst patients of Blepharitis. Chronic blepharitis is usually accompanied by recurrent chalazion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Highly Recommended Article: Chalazion VS Stye: How Chalazion Is Different From Stye<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Result Of Healed Internal Styes<\/span><\/h3>\n

Styes are nodules that form around the Meibomian gland in the eyelid. They form due to the blocking of oil gland and growth of bacteria inside. Upon healing, the stye is no longer infectious or painful. This painless stye\u00a0has finally healed in the form of a chalazion. The contents of this chalazion are pus, dead bacteria, and fatty secretions\/lipids. These secretions would normally serve to lubricate the eye but after the blockage, they fail to discharge normally. Sometimes, they do pour out and moisturize the eyelid especially if the eye is massaged gently.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chalazia And Other Inflammatory Conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n

Chalazia are more common in patients of inflammatory conditions of the eye. For instance, if you suffer from blepharitis, seborrhea, ocular rosacea, viral conjunctivitis or inflammation of the eyelid, you are more likely to develop a chalazion as well. People who already have acne are also prone to developing a chalazion. Also, adults are more susceptible to this condition than children.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms Of Chalazion<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Chalazion Causes, Symptoms & Treatment<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A chalazion presents as a reddish round protruding nodule<\/strong>\u00a0on the upper or lower eyelid of the eye. Its size varies from person to person. If it is very large and lasts for a long time, then you must see an eye doctor immediately. The symptoms of chalazion are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n