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

July 18, 2018
Asked By:arkain123 in New York, NY

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?

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Answers (3)

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July 20, 2018

Answer: Eyelid chalazion and blepharitis

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 20, 2018

Answer: Eyelid chalazion and blepharitis

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 20, 2018

Answer: Lid inflammation

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 20, 2018

Answer: Lid inflammation

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 20, 2018

Answer: Redness and swelling of the eyelid

July 20, 2018

Answer: Redness and swelling of the eyelid

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