New to MyHealth?
Manage Your Care From Anywhere.
Access your health information from any device with MyHealth. You can message your clinic, view lab results, schedule an appointment, and pay your bill.
ALREADY HAVE AN ACCESS CODE?
DON'T HAVE AN ACCESS CODE?
NEED MORE DETAILS?
MyHealth for Mobile
Get the iPhone MyHealth app »
Get the Android MyHealth app »
Chalazion and Stye
What Is a Chalazion or Stye?
An eyelid lump that forms from a blocked gland or infection is called a stye or a chalazion, depending on the cause and symptoms. Other names include a hordeolum (stye) or a granuloma (chalazion).
Many eyelid lumps go away on their own or with simple treatments like warm compresses. But some infections grow worse without medical intervention. Lumps can also become unsightly if they grow, or get diagnosed as skin cancer in disguise.
Stanford Chalazion and Stye Expertise
Our doctors see a lot of patients with chalazia and styes and have developed a particular expertise caring for the conditions. Our program also offers:
- Procedure rooms: Many medical practices do their procedures in the office. We do ours in proper procedure rooms, with a more controlled setting, a full range of support staff and services, and better outcomes.
- Top surgeons: If you need a chalazion removed, one of our oculoplastic surgeons can help, safeguarding both your health and appearance.
- Skin cancer care: Occasionally, skin cancer can masquerade as a persistent chalazion. Our eye doctors know when a lump is suspicious and requires biopsy, calling in one of our oculoplastic surgeons. If skin cancer is found, Stanford offers a full range of easily coordinated care. Learn more about our Skin Cancer Program.
Learn more about our Byers Eye Institute.
Chalazion and Stye
We have the team to manage chalazion and styes, including top plastic surgeons to remove problematic lumps.
chalazion
chalazia
stye
styes