Can a chalazion go away on its own?

The first line of treatment of chalazia is often warm compresses several x daily for a couple weeks.  Many specialists also recommend an eyedrop or ointment with a steroid to be used for 2 or 3 weeks.  When such conservative measures fail,  lancing the chalzion is usually the next step.

 

Most chalazions go away on their own, however, that usually happens within the first few hours to days. The longer they stay, the larger they are, the less chance they will go away. I had my own eyelid chalazion drained (by another surgeon) so it is common and safe when necessary.

Chalazion can definitely be managed without surgery. A combination of a spoon warmed in hot water and soft massage is enough in most cases. You should be safe with artificial tears, but check you don't have an allergy to them before use. if this fails to settle things down, you may need surgical treatment again - sorry!

A chalazion is actually a meibomian cyst caused by the blockage of a meibomian gland in the upper or lower eyelid. This is also the reason why patients with chalazions frequently suffer from symptoms of dry eyes. There is no contraindication to using natural tears when a patient has a chalazion. Chalazions can be treated conservatively with warm compresses, topical antibiotic ointment and antibiotic eye drops that contain steroids. In some cases, an injection of dilute kenalog can help as well.  While chalazions can resolve spontaneously, there is also a high incidence of recurrence.  In these cases, surgical excision may be indicated. 

This is a good question. Anything foreign in the eye can increase small infections. I would recommend using sterile saline for some thing and seeing if that helps. Getting the advice of an ophthalmologist is a good idea also so that they can assess the rest of the eye. 
Best of luck 

DrC

A Chalazion occurs when eyelid mucous glands become clogged. This results in cystic lesions on the under surface of the eyelid which can cause pain and discomfort.The vast majority of chalazions respond to conservative management. In most cases, this involves warm compresses and antibiotic ointments. Under these circumstances, these lesions point to the surface and drain spontaneously. In some cases, lesions are persistent and surgical drainage is necessary.When this situation arises, it's appropriate to consult a board certified plastic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your physical findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.