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

September 21, 2014
Asked By:QuSd2 in Castle Hill, AU

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 ?

Answers (2)

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September 22, 2014

Answer: The steroid injection is generally a very effective option.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MOST RECENT
September 22, 2014

Answer: The steroid injection is generally a very effective option.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 22, 2014

Answer: Chalazion

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 22, 2014

Answer: Chalazion

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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