Recovery Timeline and Care Tips After Chalazion Surgery
After chalazion surgery Hello, doctor. I would like to ask how long it typically takes for the eye to return to normal after a chalazion surgery. It has been almost a week since the surgery, but there is still noticeable bruising and swelling. I am worried that it may not have be...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptom management or determining if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Recovery Timeline and Care Tips After Chalazion Surgery
Post-Stye Surgery Recovery: Ice Packs and Dry Eye Concerns
Recovery from stye surgery? Hello, doctor. Today I underwent a chalazion surgery to remove the pus and granulation tissue inside. I would like to ask if applying ice packs can help reduce swelling? Additionally, I tend to develop chalazia frequently, and my attending physician me...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Applying ice within 24 hours can help with hemostasis and pain relief, while also reducing the likelihood of swelling. It is normal to experience dryness after applying heat, as tears can easily evaporate. Therefore, using moist heat is preferable, such as applying a warm,...[Read More] Post-Stye Surgery Recovery: Ice Packs and Dry Eye Concerns
Understanding Scarring After Keratitis: Treatment Options and Expert Opinions
Corneal scarring after keratitis? Hello Doctor, I previously had conjunctivitis in my left eye, which was likely caused by a bacterial infection. After seeing Doctor A, it has mostly improved, but there seems to be a bump in the upper left part of the eyeball. This bump does not ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: To determine whether it is a stye or a chalazion, if it is a stye, it will gradually resolve on its own. A chalazion, on the other hand, may persist and fluctuate in size. To completely eliminate it, surgery is required.[Read More] Understanding Scarring After Keratitis: Treatment Options and Expert Opinions
Can You Eat Shrimp, Crab, and Shellfish After Chalazion Surgery?
After a chalazion excision, is it safe to eat shrimp, crab, and shellfish, such as in a clay pot rice porridge? After undergoing chalazion excision surgery, in addition to avoiding fried and spicy foods, can shrimp, crab, and shellfish be consumed? How should dietary adjustments ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Xiao Xue: A normal diet is acceptable, and there are no specific restrictions. As you mentioned, it is advisable to avoid fried and spicy foods. The important thing is to care for the wound and prevent infection. The same applies to your regular diet.[Read More] Can You Eat Shrimp, Crab, and Shellfish After Chalazion Surgery?
Understanding Chalazion: Concerns and Next Steps After Surgery
Stye issue Hello doctor, after two surgeries for my chalazion, there is still a lump remaining. The doctor advised me not to have any more surgery, stating that due to the anesthesia and the necrotic tissue, further cutting would not be effective, and suggested I wait one to two ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Ms. Ke: There is no risk of cancer, so please rest assured and patiently listen to the doctor's advice. Let's wait for a month or two; it may gradually decrease in size.[Read More] Understanding Chalazion: Concerns and Next Steps After Surgery
Persistent Chalazion: Should I Consider More Surgery?
The stye surgery has been performed twice, but it still hasn't healed? Hello doctor, my lower eyelid has been diagnosed by a physician as a chalazion, and it is quite large. He mentioned that he would need to excise it, but after two surgeries, my lower eyelid is still swoll...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Monitor the symptoms, and seek medical attention if they persist.[Read More] Persistent Chalazion: Should I Consider More Surgery?
Post-Stye Surgery: When and How to Apply Warm Compresses
How to apply a warm compress after stye surgery? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you again. I would like to ask how many days after the chalazion surgery I can start applying warm compresses? My method of warm compressing is using a warm, damp towel, and I am unsure if t...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Pinpin: Once the wound is nearly healed, you can apply warm compresses. Using a clean, warm, damp towel is acceptable and will not cause any harm.[Read More] Post-Stye Surgery: When and How to Apply Warm Compresses
Understanding Post-Surgery Recovery for Chalazion: What to Expect
Two surgeries for stye? The doctor said that my abscess is quite large, and I underwent surgery twice over the course of three days. Today is the second day after the surgery, and the wound still feels hard. Does this indicate that there is still necrotic tissue that hasn't ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Pinpin: It has only been two days post-surgery, and we need to observe for another week to see how things progress. It will take some time, but the condition should improve. For now, please follow the physician's treatment plan.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Recovery for Chalazion: What to Expect
Concerns About Long-Term Use of Steroid Eye Drops in Children
Steroid eye drops have been used for one month? Dear Dr. Liang, My 7-year-old daughter has been experiencing recurrent chalazia. The first one appeared on her upper eyelid, and after using steroid eye drops for over two weeks without improvement, she underwent surgical excision....
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
I recommend that you discuss the above situation with your attending physician to determine if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Concerns About Long-Term Use of Steroid Eye Drops in Children
Gray Spots on the Eye: When to See an Eye Doctor?
Upon lifting the upper eyelid of the right eye, gray spots were observed on the sclera? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, while examining my upper eyelid for a chalazion, I accidentally flipped my upper eyelid and discovered five shallow grayish spots on the upper sclera, each me...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Jay: It could possibly be pigment accumulation, or eye stones, or scars from previous inflammation. If there are no changes and no symptoms, it can be monitored. However, if you are still concerned, it would be advisable to consult an ophthalmologist for an examination.[Read More] Gray Spots on the Eye: When to See an Eye Doctor?
Understanding Chalazion Pain: When to Seek Further Eye Care
Eye problems Eye pain can sometimes radiate to the cheeks and neck. I have seen a doctor who diagnosed me with a stye. I have been using ointment and eye drops, but there hasn't been much improvement. Can a stye cause pain to this extent?
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
It's possible.[Read More] Understanding Chalazion Pain: When to Seek Further Eye Care
Understanding Eye Issues: Is It a Stye or Something Else?
Is it a stye or a chalazion? Since one morning when I woke up, my left eye has been experiencing a slight stinging sensation at the corner. It seems like there is a small yellow bump at the inner corner of my eye, and there appears to be some white discharge around it. I have vis...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Ruiyu: The image you attached is very blurry, making it difficult to determine what the issue is. It may just be normal tissue, which is why the doctor did not find anything abnormal. If it were a stye, the doctor should be able to identify it, so the stinging sensation co...[Read More] Understanding Eye Issues: Is It a Stye or Something Else?
Understanding Eye Bulge: Causes and Concerns for Your Vision
Eye problems Hello, recently when I close my eyes and place my finger on the upper eyelid of my left eye, I feel a protrusion on the eyeball, as if there is a lump on the surface of the eye. The area that is protruding feels particularly hard (it feels like the entire eyeball is ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Apple: This may be a lump on the eyelid, most commonly a chalazion. It is not caused by high intraocular pressure, as high eye pressure does not result in lumps. The eyeball itself typically does not have lumps either. It is recommended that you see an ophthalmologist for ...[Read More] Understanding Eye Bulge: Causes and Concerns for Your Vision
Managing Chalazion in Children: Treatment and Concerns
The child at home is undergoing treatment for a stye? At the beginning of this year, I noticed that my child's eyelid was swollen. After a medical examination, we started antibiotic treatment. In addition to warm compresses, we also began to improve their daily routine and d...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello NIMGAI: If it is a chalazion that does not resolve over time, surgical excision may be necessary. If it is a stye, appropriate use of antibiotics may sometimes be required. You can consult with a physician or seek a second opinion to explore other options.[Read More] Managing Chalazion in Children: Treatment and Concerns
Safe Practices for Eye Drops and Heat Compresses: Expert Advice
Warm compress, eye ointment, and eye drops? Dear Dr. Gao, 1. I would like to ask if there are any adverse effects of using commercially available Kao steam eye masks for warm compresses immediately after applying eye drops and ointments? 2. Previously, I had a chalazion, and the...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Xiaomi: 1. There should be no adverse effects. 2. It is difficult to determine. 3. I do not have the product manual, so it is best to refer to the manual. However, you can rely on your own feelings; adjust it to a warm sensation, but ensure that it does not become painful ...[Read More] Safe Practices for Eye Drops and Heat Compresses: Expert Advice
Post-Surgery Care for Chalazion: Managing Redness and Swelling
Post-surgery care for a chalazion? I had a chalazion surgery a week ago, but the area around the incision is still red and swollen. I have been applying warm compresses, using medication, and taking antibiotics, but there hasn't been much improvement. I would like to ask the...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Zack: Since it has only been a week, recovery may take some time. Please follow your doctor's instructions and return for a follow-up appointment; you should gradually improve.[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Chalazion: Managing Redness and Swelling
Understanding Post-Surgery Eye Pain and Swelling: What to Expect
Swollen and painful eyes? Hello, doctor. After undergoing a chalazion excision on the inner eyelid, I experienced swelling and pain in the affected eye and head for about five to ten minutes after the procedure, possibly due to only receiving one injection of anesthesia. After si...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, the anesthesia used for chalazion surgery should not cause an increase in intraocular pressure. The likelihood of a short-term increase in intraocular pressure leading to issues with the optic nerve is very low.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Eye Pain and Swelling: What to Expect
Why Is My Chalazion Still Swollen After Surgery? Answers and Insights
The chalazion is still swollen after surgery? Hello Doctor, I discovered a chalazion on the inner side of my right upper eyelid on January 20th (it doesn't hurt when pressed). I visited an ophthalmologist on January 21st, and the doctor prescribed Betamethasone ointment and ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Ms. Pan: Please follow the treatment prescribed by your physician and return for follow-up as advised. If, after a period of treatment, the issue is still not resolved, your physician may suggest whether further surgery is necessary.[Read More] Why Is My Chalazion Still Swollen After Surgery? Answers and Insights
Persistent Bump After Chalazion Surgery: What You Need to Know
There is still a hard lump after the chalazion surgery? Hello Doctor, on January 20th, I discovered a chalazion (a raised hard lump that is not painful when pressed) on the inner eyelid of my right eye. I visited a nearby ophthalmology clinic on January 21st, where the doctor pre...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Ms. Pan: Please follow the treatment prescribed by your physician, and return for follow-up as advised. If, after a period of treatment, the issue is still not resolved, your physician may suggest whether further surgery is necessary.[Read More] Persistent Bump After Chalazion Surgery: What You Need to Know
Understanding Chalazion in Children: Treatment and Concerns
The stye has been present for over a month? Hello, doctor: My child is 2 years old and has had noticeable granular red swelling near the eyelash roots on both eyelids (approximately 0.5 cm in size) for a month, starting from redness and swelling. We have been using eye drops and ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Ami: 1. If used according to the physician's instructions, it should not cause any issues. If you haven't had a follow-up appointment in a long time, please schedule one for the physician to evaluate. 2. If you experience itching, it may indicate an allergy to th...[Read More] Understanding Chalazion in Children: Treatment and Concerns