Persistent Chalazion: Seeking Solutions for Recurring Eyelid Issues
The stye hard lump does not resolve? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing recurrent styes in the same area, and I have undergone surgery three times, but they keep coming back. I visited a major hospital, but the doctor told me that I have a predisposition to developing them a...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Joyce: If it is a stye, it indicates a localized infection, and symptoms should improve after incision and drainage. However, if there are recurrent chalazia, surgical excision and curettage will be necessary for improvement. If the same area undergoes surgery frequently, i...[Read More] Persistent Chalazion: Seeking Solutions for Recurring Eyelid Issues
Persistent Stye: When to Consider Medication or Surgery?
The stye has not healed even after a month? I applied eye ointment for my stye, but I didn't see an ophthalmologist because the dermatologist prescribed me medication for it during my visit. However, it has been almost a month, and it still hasn't improved. My eye feels...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Hello: It could possibly be a chalazion, so it is advisable to seek medical examination. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Tsai Wen-Yuan, Director of the Ophthalmology Department, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.[Read More] Persistent Stye: When to Consider Medication or Surgery?
Can Chalazion Surgery Be Done with Droopy Eyelids?
A chalazion has developed on the eye? Hello, I would like to ask about my upper eyelid, which cannot be opened due to previous double eyelid surgery. I have developed a chalazion and have received medication from an ophthalmologist, but it has not been effective. Is it possible t...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Domo: It can still be turned around with special instruments. A chalazion usually requires surgical excision for complete resolution. In Taiwan, the ophthalmology department at Puzi Hospital is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Wednesday afternoons from 1:0...[Read More] Can Chalazion Surgery Be Done with Droopy Eyelids?
Post-Eyelid Surgery: Understanding Pain and Recovery After Stye Removal
Post-operative care for a stye? It has been five days since the chalazion surgery, and I am still experiencing pain. Initially, the pain had diminished by the third day, but now I feel pain even when I blink hard. When I pull back my eyelid, I can still see a lump. My family sugg...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Hello, this should not be considered a normal phenomenon; it is advisable to seek medical attention again. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Tsai Wen-Yuan, Director of the Ophthalmology Department, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.[Read More] Post-Eyelid Surgery: Understanding Pain and Recovery After Stye Removal
Understanding Post-Surgery Recovery from Chalazion: What to Expect
Chalazion surgery completed? Hello doctor, this is my second time developing a chalazion and I have just undergone surgery for the second time. This time it is located on my lower eyelid, and it is quite large; I can even feel a hard lump in the eye bag area. The doctor mentioned...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
Fibrosis refers to the formation of a hard shell around the chalazion. Surgery only cleans out the inside, and the hard shell will take some time to gradually absorb, which may take several weeks or even months to disappear. Please be patient, and thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Recovery from Chalazion: What to Expect
Understanding Chalazion: Impact on Contact Lens Wear and Eye Health
Contact lenses Hello, doctor. I have had a chalazion in my right upper eyelid for quite some time. I have seen the doctor many times, but it has not yet been treated successfully. Currently, I am using medication, eye drops, and applying warm compresses for gradual treatment. The...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Huahua: If your eyes are dry and your contact lenses are shifting, it may be due to decreased tear production, which can affect the fit of the lenses. If the contact lenses have insufficient water content, they will naturally lack lubrication. Additionally, if the lenses a...[Read More] Understanding Chalazion: Impact on Contact Lens Wear and Eye Health
Red Growths in the Corner of My Eye: What Should I Do?
A red tumor has developed in the corner of the eye? I would like to ask about small red lesions, about the size of sesame seeds, that have developed inside the corner of my eye. They have been present for several months and I feel no discomfort; I only notice them when I pull bac...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
It could be a granulomatous chalazion, which should not pose any harm to the eye.[Read More] Red Growths in the Corner of My Eye: What Should I Do?
Post-Sty Surgery Care: Can I Exercise and Avoid Water?
Chalazion incision and suturing? I would like to ask, I had a chalazion surgery today, September 9, and I have stitches. The doctor said that I can remove the eye patch tomorrow morning. Can I go exercise and play basketball tomorrow? The doctor scheduled my suture removal for th...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
It's best to avoid vigorous exercise and keep the wound as dry as possible.[Read More] Post-Sty Surgery Care: Can I Exercise and Avoid Water?
Should We Consider Surgery for a Persistent Chalazion in a Child?
The stye has persisted for nearly three months; is further surgery necessary? Doctor: Hello! The puppy is 1 year and 4 months old and has had recurrent chalazia for nearly three months (it has never completely healed). The affected area is on the inner side of the upper eyelid (t...
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
1. Do not handle it anymore. 2. Change the brand of formula (avoid whole milk formula).[Read More] Should We Consider Surgery for a Persistent Chalazion in a Child?
Can a Stye Turn into a Chalazion? Symptoms and Treatment Explained
Can a stye develop into a chalazion? I initially thought that a stye would resolve on its own, but it did not go away and instead became hard. At first, it was itchy, but after it hardened, it no longer itched. Is this characteristic of a chalazion? Can a stye turn into a chalazi...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: A stye can potentially develop into a chalazion, and if it does become a chalazion, surgical intervention may be necessary for complete resolution. For more information about chalazia, you can refer to https://goo.gl/V8e06Y. The ophthalmology department at Puzi Hospital in...[Read More] Can a Stye Turn into a Chalazion? Symptoms and Treatment Explained
Persistent Stye: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
The stye has not gone away for a long time and is not painful? Hello doctor, I tend to get styes quite easily. Recently, after having one, I noticed a hard lump on my lower eyelid. It's not visible, but I can feel it. Usually, I don't have any discomfort, but sometimes ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: If it has become hard and is not painful, it may have turned into a chalazion. If it affects your appearance or causes discomfort, an outpatient minor surgery can be performed. However, it is still important to have a physician evaluate the situation. The ophthalmology dep...[Read More] Persistent Stye: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Scarring After Chalazion Surgery: What to Expect
Scar after chalazion surgery? Hello Doctor: I had a chalazion surgery two weeks ago, and my eye still feels swollen after the procedure. During a follow-up visit, the doctor mentioned that granulation tissue had formed inside, so I underwent another surgery. It has now been three...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mia: The presence of a scab indicates that the wound has not fully healed yet. It will take some time for complete recovery after the scab falls off. Scars on the eyelids will gradually fade and become less noticeable. At the E-Hospital in Puzi, Taiwan, the ophthalmology de...[Read More] Understanding Scarring After Chalazion Surgery: What to Expect
Chalazion or Stye: Understanding Your Eyelid Lump and Treatment Options
Chalazion or Hordeolum Hello Dr. Wang, I am currently studying abroad. Two weeks ago, I developed a lump on my upper eyelid that is red and swollen but does not have a pus head. I initially thought it was a stye, so I applied some erythromycin ointment that I brought from home. A...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
If it is a chalazion, surgical excision generally leads to quicker recovery. However, if there are no significant obstacles, it is also acceptable to apply medication and observe temporarily.[Read More] Chalazion or Stye: Understanding Your Eyelid Lump and Treatment Options
Persistent Bump on Eyelid: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights
There is a lump in my right eye that hasn't gone away for several months? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about something that has developed on the inside of my right eyelid. It has been there for several months and hasn't gone away, so I went to see an ophthalmo...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, you have a chalazion. You can refer to https://goo.gl/Yccssu. The decision for surgery depends on whether the lesion is located on the outer or inner side, which determines whether the incision is made externally or internally. The lesion is then scraped clean with a curet...[Read More] Persistent Bump on Eyelid: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights
Understanding Chalazion: Treatment Options and Home Remedies
A stye has turned into a hard lump? Hello, doctor. Since last Friday, my stye has subsided. Today, I went to Mackay Memorial Hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said that the stye is too deep in the eyelid to be surgically removed. However, I am concerned that the lump will a...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Miss Lin: If the doctor says surgery is not possible, conservative treatment may be considered first, including hot compresses and eye drops. This may gradually soften the condition. At the Puzih Hospital Ophthalmology Department in Taiwan, the hours are Monday to Friday fr...[Read More] Understanding Chalazion: Treatment Options and Home Remedies
Understanding the Process and Risks of Granulation Tissue Removal in Eyelid Surgery
Regarding the issue of excising granulation tissue? Hello, after my chalazion surgery, I still have redness and swelling on my eyelid. I later consulted an ophthalmologist who said it is actually a granuloma. The doctor mentioned that it may take several months for the granuloma ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Ms. Kizawa: If the procedure is performed from the inside of the eyelid, scars will not be visible. If done from the outside, the incision is very small, and sometimes sutures are not even necessary, resulting in a low probability of scarring. It is simply a minor surgery ...[Read More] Understanding the Process and Risks of Granulation Tissue Removal in Eyelid Surgery
Understanding Styes and Chalazia: Causes, Treatments, and Recurrence
Hordeolum and Chalazion Hello, Doctor. I developed a stye at the end of September last year, located near the inner corner of my right eye. I visited an ophthalmology clinic where I was initially prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and eye drops. The doctor informed me that i...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Weiwei: Typically, after a scraping procedure, the eyelid should not have a white wound. This usually relates to individual constitution, diet, and lifestyle habits. Dr. Liao provided a great introduction; please take a look at http://www.shutien.org.tw/dr_doc_detail.aspx?b...[Read More] Understanding Styes and Chalazia: Causes, Treatments, and Recurrence
Managing Chalazion in Special Needs Children: Concerns and Care Tips
Chalazion fibrosis Dear Dr. Wang, My child is a special needs high school student with autism. In August, we discovered that he had a chalazion on his left eye that was red and swollen. Despite applying medication and taking oral medication, there was no improvement. The doctor ...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
A chalazion can still be treated with medication and warm compresses, which may lead to improvement. If it does not grow, observation is an option. However, if it enlarges and exerts pressure on the eyeball, surgical drainage under general anesthesia may be necessary.[Read More] Managing Chalazion in Special Needs Children: Concerns and Care Tips
Understanding Post-Surgery Concerns After Chalazion Removal
Post-operative care after chalazion surgery? Hello, Doctor Gao. I underwent a chalazion surgery on September 8th of this year. The doctor informed me that the removal was very thorough, but it has been two months since the surgery, and I still have a lump. I consulted another oph...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, LU: If there is still swelling, there may be granulation tissue that needs to be surgically excised, as it may not resolve on its own but only decrease in size. Typically, after surgery, complete recovery should not result in a single lump, but it is possible for a new one...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Concerns After Chalazion Removal
Persistent Swelling of One Eyelid: Causes and Solutions
Unilateral eyelid swelling? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my eyelid. A year ago, my left upper eyelid suddenly swelled up one day while I was wearing monthly disposable contact lenses. I visited 4 to 5 clinics but did not receive a complete answer. Since then, I ha...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Brian: If the swelling is due to a single lump inside, it could be a chalazion. If the entire area is swollen, it might be edema. I'm not sure which type of swelling you are referring to. If it's an allergic reaction, the swelling should decrease after medication,...[Read More] Persistent Swelling of One Eyelid: Causes and Solutions