{"id":18217,"date":"2021-02-26T09:22:49","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T08:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ophtalmo-bw.be\/?page_id=18217"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:17:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:17:24","slug":"chalazion-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ophtalmo-bw.be\/en\/chalazion-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Chalazion"},"content":{"rendered":"

The consequence of a chalazion<\/strong> is inflammation caused by the blockage of the drainage duct of a Meibomian gland, located inside the upper and\/or lower eyelid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This then manifests as a small bump<\/strong> on the eyelid, which can grow in size and may become red, painful<\/strong>, with a sensation of heat<\/strong> over the course of several days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Typically, a chalazion disappears after a few weeks, and in this case, there are no medical consequences. A chalazion is not contagious<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stye and chalazion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though a stye<\/a> is also a bump in the eyelid caused by the obstruction of a sebaceous gland, a chalazion is not<\/strong> a stye. A stye represents an acute infection<\/strong> of the gland. A chalazion is not an infection but rather an inflammation<\/strong> of the area. Inflammation is a process in which the body reacts to a condition and produces swelling, redness, pain, or heat. A stye is usually more painful than a chalazion and may appear infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A chalazion is caused by the oil from the Meibomian gland becoming too thick to flow out of the gland. The oil then accumulates within the gland, forming a bump in the eyelid. The gland's wall may rupture, releasing the oil into the tissue of the eyelid, which then causes inflammation of the tissues and sometimes even scarring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical Treatment<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The treatment for a chalazion may include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying warm compresses for five to ten minutes, four times a day, to reduce swelling and encourage drainage of the gland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A medical prescription for antibiotic drops or ointments if a bacterial infection is suspected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cortisone ointment if there are no contraindications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rarely, an injection of a steroid medication into the area of the bump (the chalazion)<\/em> to help reduce inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a chalazion causes significant symptoms or lasts for several weeks, it may be necessary to remove it surgically<\/strong>. If the appearance of the chalazion bothers the patient, surgical removal may also be performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case of multiple chalazia<\/strong> or recurrent chalazia<\/strong>, the possibility that the patient may have a generalized condition affecting the sebaceous glands should be considered. This is the case with rosacea: this condition can be treated long-term with oral medication to alter the consistency of the oils produced by the glands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ne jamais percer un chalazion \u2014 et voici la raison. Un chalazion est une petite inflammation d\u2019une glande de la paupi\u00e8re qui s\u2019est bouch\u00e9e. M\u00eame s\u2019il ressemble \u00e0 un simple \u201cbouton\u201d, il ne doit surtout pas \u00eatre perc\u00e9. Pourquoi ? \u2022 Cela peut provoquer une infection importante de la paupi\u00e8re. \u2022 L\u2019inflammation peut s\u2019aggraver et devenir douloureuse. \u2022 Vous risquez des cicatrices ou une d\u00e9formation de la paupi\u00e8re. \u2022 Dans de rares cas, l\u2019infection peut se propager plus profond\u00e9ment vers l\u2019\u0153il, ce qui n\u00e9cessite une prise en charge urgente. Le traitement d\u2019un chalazion repose sur des compresses chaudes, une bonne hygi\u00e8ne, et parfois un traitement m\u00e9dical prescrit par un professionnel de sant\u00e9. En cas de doute ou si la g\u00eane persiste, il faut consulter \u2014 pas improviser. Les yeux sont sensibles : mieux vaut les prot\u00e9ger que les ab\u00eemer. #chirurgier\u00e9fractive<\/a> #soindesyeux<\/a> #sant\u00e9desyeux<\/a> #centrevisionlaser<\/a><\/p> \u266c son original – Centre Vision Laser<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>