What type of doctor is best to use to remove a chalazion? An eye doctor or a plastic surgeon? Or other?

Most ophthalmologists can perform chalazion excision. If needed, you can see an oculoplastic surgeon for the removal.

Usually an ophthlamologist can treat/remove an eyelid stye or chalazion but sometimes more expertise with an oculoplastic surgeon is required.

Thank you for your question.  The specialist that most often treats this area of the face is an oculoplastic surgeon.  He or she will possess the most intricate knowledge of the eyelid. 
Best of luck,
Suneel Chilukuri, M.D.
Houston, Texas

While I do remove these on occasion, I know my ophthalmology colleagues deal with them quite a bit. There is also a specialty called occuloplastic surgery which would likely be helpful to you. It really depends on your area.

Dear ritahamele,Seek out an expert oculoplastic surgeon or an ophthalmologist. They are most qualifies to diagnose and treat this condition. Although other physicians may also attempt this successfully, the oculo[plastic surgeon is trained in the anatomy of the eye.Cheers

All eye surgeons (ophthalmologists) are trained to remove chalazia and eyelid lesions.  After training some don't do this often, so I would ask.  Oculofacial plastic surgeons are ophthalmologists that did typically an additional 2 years of facial plastic surgery training.  They remove lid lesions routinely.  Best regards.

An Ophthalmologist or Oculoplastic surgeon is best qualified to diagnose and treat a chalazion. Drainage is not always needed. There can be some nonsurgical alternatives, but you need to be evaluated properly by the correct specialist for the best outcome.

Thank you for your question. 
While most eye surgeons (ophthalmologists) are excellent at treating chalazia, did you know that there is a type of surgeon that specializes in plastic surgery around the eyes? These doctors are called oculoplastic surgeons. Consider finding an ASOPRS oculoplastic surgeon in your area. 
Best of luck! 

Hi Rita, Ideally you should be seeing an ophthalmologist preferably an oculoplastic surgeon. They'll be able to advise you whether you need surgery at all, whether the chalazion is likely to self resolve, offer you incision and curettage, offer you Maskin Probing if necessary, intralesional steroids and then advise you about the treatment of any underlying meibomian gland dysfunction.


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