Do I Have Chalazion?

Do you have a swelling on your upper or lower eyelid?

Do you have a small, red lump on your eyelid?

Do you feel mild pain when you touch the eyelid?

Does the pain go away after a few days and the lump remains?

Does the lump on your eyelid grow slowly over the first week?

Do you have mild eye irritation?

Do you have watery eyes?

Do you have excessive tearing and itchiness?

Do you have blurred or distorted vision?

Do you have red or grey area on the inside of the eyelid?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a chalazion. A chalazion is a common condition represented by the swelling in the eyelid. It is a small bump that can appear either on the upper or lower eyelid. A chalazion is usually a painless lump that contains fluid or semi-solid material. This condition is the result of a blockage in the small glands found in the eyelid. Those glands are called meibomian glands. For that reason, a chalazion is also called a meibomian cyst. It is more common in adults than in children. Also, it is commonly located on the upper eyelid.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a chalazion. A chalazion or a meibomian cyst is a small, solid lump in your eyelid. Meibomian glands are tiny glands located in your eyelids. Those glands produce oily fluid (meibum) that helps lubricate the eye. When the opening of the meibomian glands becomes blocked, oil accumulates inside the gland, causing the formation of chalazion. It is often difficult to determent the exact cause of this condition. A chalazion is common in people with blepharitis rosacea, and diabetes. A chalazion is not the same as a stye. A diagnosis is based on visual examination of the eyelid.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a chalazion. A chalazion is also called a meibomian cyst. It is a painless bump on the eyelid, caused by a blockage of the meibomian glands that are located inside the eyelid. The contents of a chalazion involve pus and oily fluid (meibum). Sometimes a chalazion can resolve itself. Applying warm compresses to the lid can help drain the chalazion. A chalazion can often last for several weeks, can grow and become a cosmetic problem. Also, a large chalazion may put pressure on the eye and cause blurred vision. Treatment includes medications and surgery.