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Chalazion

A chalazion is a gradually increasing, painless nodule or swelling on the upper or lower eyelid that appears due to the blockage of an oil gland (Meibomian gland).

The meibomian gland secretes oil. This oil along with tears lubricate the eyelids and protects the eyes.

A chalazion may develop after a stye. A stye is nothing but an infection of the Meibomian gland (internal stye) or infection of eyelash follicle or sweat gland (external stye). A stye is a painful condition, whereas chalazion is mostly painless.

Causes
  • Infections : Bacterial or viral infections affecting the eyelids or conjunctiva may, in turn, lead to chalazion. Poor hygiene and reduced immunity may lead to recurrent infections. A chalazion may develop after a stye. A stye is the infection of oil glands or eyelash hair follicles. Recurrent infections may turn in to recurrent and multiple chalazia.
  • Inflammation : Inflammatory conditions affecting the eyelids, such as chronic blepharitis, seborrhea or seborrheic dermatitis affecting eyelids, acne, etc. may cause chalazion.
  • Use of cosmetics : Applying excess of eye makeup may block the oil glands leading to chalazion.
  • Contact lenses : Prolonged use of contact lenses may lead to frequent inflammation or infection, which may trigger chalazion.
Diagnosis

Clinical Evaluation and Examination is required to diagnosis the chalazion

Role of Homeopathy

  • Homeopathic medicine involves treating the chalazion from its root and remove the tendency of tumor formation and tendency of recurrence.
  • Helps Treatment can successfully help dissolve chalazion without any surgery.
  • Homeopathy also treats the tendency of stye formation, if the recurrent stye is the cause of the development of chalazion.
  • Homeopathic medicines improve immunity, promote healing by reducing redness, swelling ,pain ,discomfort and prevent recurrent infection of eyelids. Commonly used medicines are THUJA OCC., CONIUM M, CALC F., SILICEA AND STAPHYSAGRIA.

Note :- The physician has to take a decision as to which approach is appropriate for a particular patients as each case & patient has its own scope & limitations. So avoid self-medication & always consult your physician