Chalazion getting bigger, what can I do?

April 30, 2017
Asked By:junewillbb in Ontario, CA

I got the chalazion on my left lower lid 2 months ago,I use hot compresses everyday and it looks not red as before.And I had fever few days ago,so I stopped doing anything for my eye and just slept. Today,I found that my lump is getting bigger.. What should I do now..? Should I go back to my eye care center to get a referral for the chalazion removal? Can anyone tell me the cost of its in Toronto? Thank you so much!

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