How should I get rid of my chalazion? I am too scared to do surgery and it is fairly small.

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I first got a chalazion two years ago and had it for six months. After six months it went away on its own but it came but and I've had it ever since for a year and a half I am too scared to do surgery and it is Fairly small. What should I do ?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

On the other hand, chalazia do not need to be surgically removed unless the appearance bothers you.  Having said that, I would recommend the steroid injection.  This can melt the last bit of the chalazia.  Ask you ophthalmologist if he or she will do this.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

The treatment for all chalazions initially is warm compresses.  If the chalazion persists, you can see an oculoplastic surgeon for a steroid injection.  Only if these don't work should you consider a surgical excision.

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