Developed eyelid infection in May. First ophtho prescribed ocuflox; possibly allergic. Swelling resolved slowly; had grape side lump on eyelid. Lump decreased to 1/3 of size; still sizeable and firm after 3 mos. Consulted with ophtho and got it drained. 3 days later, lump looked bigger than before. Ophtho told me to give it 2 wks for swelling to resolve, but no cigar. A month later, new (renowned) ophtho drained cyst. 3 days later, cyst was just about flat, but started to grow again. Help!
November 13, 2015
Answer: Blepharoplasty Please be careful with steroid injections as a means of treating a chalazion. This can lead to permanent hypopigmentation in the thin skin of the eyelid which can be disfiguring.
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November 13, 2015
Answer: Blepharoplasty Please be careful with steroid injections as a means of treating a chalazion. This can lead to permanent hypopigmentation in the thin skin of the eyelid which can be disfiguring.
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Answer: Chalazion I would recommend seeing an eyelid specialist (oculoplastic surgeon) since this is obviously not a "run-of-the-mill" chalazion.Steroid injections are certainly an option and if done properly, should not result in any unwanted effects. Repeat excision is also a possibility (since the previous 2 procedures may not have been performed adequately).As a last thought, while a chalazion is the most likely diagnosis, this could also possibly be another type of cystic growth of the lid, in which case "drainage" would not sufficiently remove it (it might require more definitive excision). All the more reason to see a specialized eyelid surgeon for formal consultation and treatment. Good luck!
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Answer: Chalazion I would recommend seeing an eyelid specialist (oculoplastic surgeon) since this is obviously not a "run-of-the-mill" chalazion.Steroid injections are certainly an option and if done properly, should not result in any unwanted effects. Repeat excision is also a possibility (since the previous 2 procedures may not have been performed adequately).As a last thought, while a chalazion is the most likely diagnosis, this could also possibly be another type of cystic growth of the lid, in which case "drainage" would not sufficiently remove it (it might require more definitive excision). All the more reason to see a specialized eyelid surgeon for formal consultation and treatment. Good luck!
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