What is the difference between a chalazion and stye?
A chalazion is sometimes confused with a stye, which appears as a lump on the eyelid. A stye is a red, sore lump near the edge of the eyelid caused by an infection eyelash follicle. Chalazia tend to develop farther from the edge of the eyelid than styes. How is a chalazion treated? About 25% of chalazia have no symptoms, and will disappear without any treatment. Sometimes, however, a chalazion may become red, swollen and tender. A larger chalazion may also cause blurred vision by distorting the shape of the eye. Occasionally, a chalazion can cause the entire eyelid to swell suddenly. Symptoms are treated with one or more of the following methods: Warm compresses. Warm compresses help to clear clogged gland. Soak a clean washcloth in hot water and apply the cloth to the lid 10-15 minutes, three or four times a day until the chalazion is gone. You should repeatedly soak the cloth in hot water to maintain adequate heat. When the clogged gland opens, you may notice increased discharge from
