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Chalazion and Stye Treatment
Chalazion and Stye Treatment
A chalazion may go away on its own, while a stye is often treatable with warm compresses at home to soften up built-oil from the glands and draw it out. (Never squeeze a chalazion or stye.)
In other cases, you may need or want medical treatment. We can provide:
- Antibiotics: We may prescribe antibiotics if a stye persists or spreads along the eyelid. Infections from styes can sometimes cause a hole to develop through the eyelid or cause a more serious condition called cellulitis. We advise patients to contact us if the stye gets worse, grows or persists.
- Steroids: Steroids can reduce inflammation, if needed.
- Surgery: Some chalazia grow big enough that they become unsightly or press on the eyeball and cause problems. If needed, we can remove them from the inside of the eyelid, preserving its appearance. The procedure is usually performed by one of our oculoplastic surgeons.
Learn more about our Byers Eye Institute.