Why do my chalazion keeps coming back?
A small bump that looks similar to a pimple and appears on the eyelid is called a chalazion. If more than one is present, it is referred to as chalazia.
A chalazion is usually caused because of a blocked oil glands (meibomian oil gland) that develops on the inside of the upper or lower eyelid. In rare instances, the cause of chalazia is sebaceous cell carcinoma.
Chalazia are most likely to happen on your upper eyelid. You can get them on both eyes at once.
A lump called Stye – which is infectious can turn into a chalazion. Chalazia often develops following an internal hordeolum (also called a stye). The eyelid most often becomes tender, red, swollen and warm. Sometimes, the blocked gland causing the stye will not drain even though the redness and swelling go away. The gland will form a firm nodule in the eyelid that is not tender.
On its own,chalazia will disappear in about a month. However, for recurring chalazia, one needs to deal with the underlying problem of blocked gland (Meibomian gland clogging) resulted from chronic dry eyes to get rid of it.
How can TheraLife help with your chalazia?
TheraLife has a complete line of eye-care products to aid in the treatment of chalazia.
- TheraLife eyelid cleanser keeps eyelids and eyelashes clean and free of debris.
- A hot compress opens up blocked meibomian glands, and
- TheraLife Eye Enhanced oral supplement tablets bring balance and sustainable tear production to heal dry eyes from the inside.
Customer Success Stories
No more recurring Chalazia
I was having painful chalazia just about every month. My eye doctor recommended cleaning my eye lids with baby shampoo, my lids are red and swollen, my vision became blurry, light sensitive.
I found TheraLIfe on the internet and ordered the Chalazia Starter Kit.
Withjn one week, my eye lids are no longer red and swollen, and I have not had any chalazion for the last 3 months.
Dr. Yang works with me to make sure I am getting results. So happy to have found TheraLife.
D. Binder – Canada
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What is a chalazion?
Chalazion is also referred to as a meibomian cyst, conjunctival granuloma, or tarsal cyst, caused from blocked meibomian glands that do not allow the flow of vital fluid to reach the surface of the eye.
With 30 to 40 meibomian glands in the upper and lower eyelids, the tiny openings that secrete the water, oil, and mucus mixture called sebum, can easily become blocked or clogged caused by inflammation from dry eyes, blepharitis and or not cleaned properly.
This sebaceous liquid can also harden near the opening of the meibomian oil gland. If this happens, the material in the gland backs up and causes the gland to swell.
Eyelid inflammation and blocked meibomian gland occurs.
This inflammation and lump is referred to as chalazia.
Once the meibomian gland is freed of the blockage, the chalazion normally reduces in size slowly until it disappears.
Who is at risk for Chalazian?
Chalazia happen more often in adults than children.
They might be more likely if you have:
- Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)
- A skin condition like seborrheic dermatitis
- Acne rosacea
- Diabetes
- Those who had a chalazion before
Chalazia Symptoms and Treatment Options
Those who suffer from meibomian gland dysfunction tend to develop chalazia more often. Often confused with styes, which is an infection of the meibomian gland, chalazia are not painful or contagious. Treating chalazia is much easier to than a stye due to the absence of infection.
Common symptoms of a chalazia include:
- A large lump on the eyelid that develops quickly
- Increased tearing of the eyes
- Blurry or blocked vision
- Sensitivity to light
- A tender spot on the eyelid
Warm Compresses
A natural treatment for chalazia is the application of warm compresses. Not with a hot wash cloth. Use either a gel type or microbead warm compresses.
Hold the warm compress on the affected eye for 10 minutes followed by massage and eyelid cleanser.
Do this at least three times a day to help the blocked oil gland open up.
Massage: Gently massage the eyelid a few times a day using light to medium pressure. Gentle massage can help open the blocked oil gland.
Good hygiene: Don’t wear eye makeup while you have chalazia.
Keeping the eyelids clean and free of dirt and debris by using an effective eye lid cleanser also help.
Advanced natural treatment protocols such as TheraLife help a person to heal quicker from chalazia than other methods.
Why meibomian glands cause inflammation resulting in chalazia?
Inflammation causes meibomian glands to shut down which results in dry eyes. TheraLife Eye Enhanced reduces inflammation and restores the ability of these glands to produce healthy levels of necessary lubricants to prevent dry eyes.
What is the most effective treatment for chalazia?
Therefore, the best remedy for chalazia treatment and prevention is a combination of a hot compress, gentle eyelid cleansing,
TheraLife Eye Enhanced, and TheraLife Omega-3 Fish Oil( to provide lubrication until your own Meibomian glands function normally.
A hot compress melts any harden sebum that is blocking the meibomian gland followed by gentle massage of the upper and lower eye lids to loosen the clogging. A gentle eyelid cleanser from TheraLife keeps lashes and lids free and clear of dirt.
TheraLife Eye Enhanced and TheraLife Omega-3 Fish Oil allow the body to naturally produce the protective liquids that cover the surface of the eye.
Read more at the top of this article.
When is surgery necessary for chalazia?
If chalazia persist or become so large that vision is blocked or is curving the eye surface, then surgery may be required. However, this should be sought as a last resort and naturally remedies usually rid a patient of a chalazia in a month or two.
For those who do not wish to undergo surgery, TheraLife Eye Enhanced contains everything needed to heal quickly and naturally.
Can a chalazion be permanent?
It can resolve with time or can be removed with surgery. It’s not permanent because it is an eyelid cyst, not a tumor or a growth. It does not affect your vision permanently.
Chalazion Prevention
Some people have thicker meibomian gland secretions than others and have a higher risk for acquiring a chalazion.
In addition, those who have already had a chalazion are at greater risk for developing another one in the future.
Therefore, keeping the glands free and clear of obstructions and using TheraLife Eye Enhanced’s natural chronic dry eye relief to restore normal tear function for dry eye relief to begin with are key to preventing future occurrences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for a chalazion to go away?
Chalazion typically goes away on its own within one month. However recurring chalazion due to dry eyes tends to come back at the same spot, leaving a hard lump behind.
How do you treat a chalazion immediately?
The best treatment immediately is a warm compress several times a day. After each time, gently massage the eyelid, followed by an eyelid cleanser.
Is it OK if a chalazion is left untreated?
Chalazion left untreated can recovery on its own, however, a chalazion can also turn into an infectious stye.
What is the best medicine for a chalazion?
Doctors oftern prescribe antiobiotics, steroids, and anti-inflammatories to calm down the inflammation. However, these medicatios do not prevent the recurrence of a chalazion. Best way to prevent future styes or chalazion is with Theralife. Treat your dry eyes to stop chalazion.
Conclusion
Untreated chalazia can predispose patients to preseptal cellulitis, which can lead to lid disfiguration with progression.
Large central chalazia can cause visual disturbances due to the effects of direct contact with the cornea. Upper lid chalazion increases astigmatism and corneal aberrations, especially at the peripheral cornea.
This risk is significantly increased by chalazion greater than 5 mm in size. Therefore excision of these lesions by surgery should be considered.
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