What is a Chalazion?
• A chalazion is a lump found on your eyelid. Your eyelid is a fold of tissue that protects your eye and controls the flow of tears. On the edge of your upper and lower eyelids are oil glands that keep your eyes moist. If you have an infection in your eyelid, the oil glands may become blocked. An infection is caused by germs called bacteria. When the opening of an oil gland is blocked, oil collects in your eyelid. Too much oil could form a chalazion. • A chalazion may be small and then slowly grow bigger. You may also have a group of small chalazions in one area of your eyelid. A chalazion may last months or even years. With treatment, your chalazion may go away faster than if you do not have treatment. You may also learn the cause of your chalazion. Some patients may find out that cancer caused the chalazion. Learning that the lump is due to cancer allows you to be treated sooner. What are the signs and symptoms of a chalazion? A small lump on your eyelid may be a sign that you have a
