Sty/chalazion in upper eyelid during pregnancy: Can I get surgery to remove this? (Photos)

January 29, 2018
Asked By:Gonewithewind in Ontario, CA

I developed a stye in my upper eyelid a month ago. I was put on cephalexin for a week, along with erythromycin. It's better and not painful anymore but still hasn't gone away and looks bad. I'm also pregnant. Can I get surgery to remove this? Will surgery anaesthetic be safe during pregnancy? I've tried various natural remedies such as warm compresses but nothing is really working.

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January 30, 2018

Answer: Eyelid stye/chalazion during pregnancy

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 30, 2018

Answer: Eyelid stye/chalazion during pregnancy

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 30, 2018

Answer: Generally treatment for the chlazia is postponed until after your pregnancy.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 30, 2018

Answer: Generally treatment for the chlazia is postponed until after your pregnancy.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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