My right eye has been red and swollen for a year. Eye doctor performed a chalazion removal surgery. (Photos)

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I had an eye infection and saw a doctor in October 2017. It took a month to heal with medication. I tried natural treatments for the chalazions but they did not go away on their own. I went to an eye doctor who performed a chalazion removal surgery to drain the biggest one. After the surgery my eye has been swollen for months. The follow up eye doctor who told me I have an eye infection and prescribed me anti-biotics and to apply warm compress. Whats wrong with my eye? Why won't it heal?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It looks like you still have eyelid chalazion and blepharitis. See an oculoplastic specialist for further treatment.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You have a lot of lid inflammation still, with some plugged glands.  You would benefit from using low dose antibiotics - doxycycline - which will help to change the secretions from the glands.  The low dose means that it is not actually working as an antibiotic, but as an anti-inflammatory for the glands.  May also need some drops to help with the glands.  See an oculoplastic surgeon who can help with all of this.

Sara A. Kaltreider, MD (retired) · Answer

Styes and chalazia occur when the oil glands of the eyelids become inflamed and the glands openings obstruct. Associated conditions include blepharitis, meibomitis, rosacea, other skin conditions, hand-to-eye contact. Initial treatment involves topical antibiotic or antibiotic/steroid ointment, hot compresses to encourage the glands to open and drain, and sometimes an oral medication to control the eyelid inflammation or infection. Some of the underlying factors such as blepharitis are conditions that can not be cured but can be controlled. Your ophthalmologist or an oculoplastics specialist should be able to help you control your eyelid redness and swelling. Best wishes.

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