Draining chalazion of the eyelid (Video)

length: 1:05 minutes

Here you can see a draining chalazion of the upper eyelid. Chalazions occur from a blockage of one of the oil-producing meibomian glands at the lid margin. The static oil then incites a non-infectious granulomatous inflammation in the lid that creates a non-tender bump.

Small chalazions can often be treated with warm compresses and lid massage. Larger ones require drainage for better cosmesis.

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Gross. Comment by Jonny — August 29, 2007 @ 11:14 pm thank you….my 9 year old has this problem and i need closure Comment by paula forrester — April 28, 2008 @ 7:38 am it was a very good video, short but enough for me to see an actual drained chalazion. Thank you. Comment by limie de guzman — June 27, 2009 @ 2:29 pm Thank you - my ten year old has both eyes at this stage. It’s been on week on meds and only got worse… thank you - time to lance… Comment by moorbyram — October 6, 2009 @ 12:59 am Leave a comment Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website