Chalazion

<p>Other Names</p><p>Meibomian Gland Lipogranuloma, Meibomian Cyst, Tarsal Cyst</p><p>A <br>chalazion <br>is a stye that did not come to a complete head. This firm, rubbery bump may stay in the eyelid for weeks to months. Most will eventually resolve on their own. A chalazion will not damage the eye. It may occasionally feel tender.</p><p>Causes</p><p>The condition is caused by obstruction of one of the ducts that drains one of the Meibomian glands.eye, but they can be uncomfortable and often cause lid swelling and tenderness.</p><p>Certain eye and skin conditions can predispose you to getting styes and chalazia more frequently.</p><p>Meibomiitis <br>(chronic plugging of the glands on the edge of the lid) is one such condition.</p><p>Blepharitis<br>, where one often has crusty debris or flakes that accumulate on the edge of the eyelid, is another related condition.</p><p>Symptoms</p><p>• Swelling on the eyelid</p><p>• Eyelid tenderness</p><p>• Sensitivity to light</p><p>• Increased tearing</p><p>• Heaviness of the eyelid</p><p>• Sleepyness</p><p>Prevention</p><p>If you tend to get styes or chalazia easily, apply warm compresses to your lids once or twice a day (in the shower, for instance). This can help prevent oil plugs from forming in the gland openings.Application of warm compresses for about 15 minutes, 2-4 times a day, may help to reduce swelling. Typically, a chalazion goes away within a couple of weeks. If so, no long-term consequences occur. If the chalazion lasts for weeks or comes back, then it needs to be treated.</p><p>Role of Homeopathy in Chalazion:</p><p>Chalazion can be treated in homeopathy without any antibiotics. Homeopathy may help you to avoid surgery. If the state of Chalazion is acute we have acute remedies for the treatment of chalazion. If the chalazion has become chronic it should be treated with constitutional Homeopathic treatment. We can avoid pain of going through surgery with the help of homeopathy.</p>