How much does it cost to get the chalazion removed?

Chalazia (styes) can be very frustrating, especially if they do not go away with conservative treatments like warm compresses or eye drops. In my practice this is a very common complaint -- most people expect styes to go away in a few days and are always upset when they last a long time. After the initial redness and swelling, they can become cysts that can take month or years to go away.  You did not include any photos so I can't comment on your particular case. Treatment typically is a surgical drainage, performed in the office, which has very minimal pain and will help old chalazia to resolve very quickly. Be realistic that if one has been present for 8 months as you mentioned, it will not just vanish after such a procedure - but a short time after it should be looking very much improved. Costs will depend entirely on the provider you see -- but i strongly recommend you see a board-certified, fellowship trained MD Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon with expertise in removal of challenging eyelid growths or cysts -- doctors who only do this procedure every so often are probably not the best choice. Good luck. Damon B. Chandler, MD
Harvard-Penn Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon