What are the symptoms of a chalazion?

In many cases, the symptoms of chalazion are not obvious and there is no pain, so many patients are unable to discover it in time and take timely treatment measures. When one or more round lumps of varying sizes are found under the eyelid skin, you must pay attention.

1. The disease progresses slowly and there are generally no obvious symptoms. There is no pain, but sometimes only a feeling of heaviness. Temporary astigmatism may be caused by pressure from a mass, or a foreign body sensation may be caused by pressure from the eyeball.

2. One or several round lumps of varying sizes can be felt under the eyelid skin, ranging from as small as rice grains and mung beans to as large as soybeans and cherries. They have a smooth surface, are not adhered to the skin, have clear edges, and are not tender.

3. When the eyelid is turned over, a purple-red or gray-red localized bulge can be seen on the conjunctival surface of the lump. If there is secondary infection, it may develop into a stye.

4. Small lumps can be completely absorbed by themselves, or they can break through the conjunctival surface and discharge the gelatinous contents, forming fungus-like granulation proliferation. This granulation tissue can also pass through the discharge ducts of the meibomian glands and form papillary proliferation on the surface of the eyelid margin.

5. Treatment

a. For early and smaller chalazions, hot compresses or physical therapy and massage therapy can be used to promote dissipation and absorption. Small cysts do not require treatment.

b. Injecting 0.3-0.5 ml of prednisolone around or into the cyst can promote its absorption.

c.Surgical treatment. Large chalazions may be removed surgically. During the operation, the cyst wall must be removed completely to prevent recurrence.