DIAGNOSIS
There have been no specific tests available for chalazia. Your physician will most likely inquire about your symptoms, previous eye issues, and overall health records.
If you have chalazia on more than one occasion, your physician may advise you to consult an eye expert, such as an optometrist or ophthalmologist. They will also want to check out any additional eye issues.
TREATMENT
Chalazia may be prevented by addressing disorders like the meibomian gland and blepharitis dysfunction. Without treatment, chalazia can disappear within a few days or weeks. Specific factors, however, may hasten the procedure.
Medical Treatment
When you suspect that you have chalazia, consult your physician. They might want to examine it and advise you about how to treat it for you to recover. They might also recommend eye drops or lotions to use.
If other treatments do not work, your physician may suggest or administer steroid injections to resolve the issue. Also, when your chalazia become aggravated, your healthcare professional may have to anesthetize the region and cut it open to drain it.
Home Treatment
Another treatment is to use a clean cloth to provide warmth and damp heat to the affected region. Your physician may advise you on how frequently and how long you should do it.
Cleaning your eyelids with gentle soap, like over-the-counter eyelid exfoliating or baby shampoo, may also be beneficial. Gently rub the region to assist open the gland. However, never attempt to pop or squeeze chalazia. This could aggravate your condition.
