{"id":915,"date":"2026-09-30T06:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T03:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:5000\/afectiuni-ale-ochiului-test\/salazion-test\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T20:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T17:04:54","slug":"chalazion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inocare.ro\/en\/eye-conditions\/chalazion\/","title":{"rendered":"Chalazion: What It Is and How It Is Managed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[vc_row_inner el_class=”inocare-condition-test-section-layout inocare-condition-test-section-layout–right”][vc_column_inner el_class=”inocare-condition-test-section-copy” width=”7\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”What is a chalazion?” el_class=”inocare-vision-test__heading”][vc_column_text]A chalazion is a chronic, benign inflammation of a meibomian gland<\/b> (the sebaceous glands located within the eyelid).<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It presents as a round, initially painless lump,<\/b> located in the eyelid (upper or lower). It occurs when the gland duct becomes blocked and lipid secretions accumulate.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Although it initially resembles a stye (hordeolum)<\/b>, unlike a stye, it:<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 is not infectious;<\/b><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 does not cause acute pain<\/b> (except occasionally in the early stages);<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 persists longer and tends to become organized into a cyst.<\/p>\n

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[vc_custom_heading text=”Causes and contributing factors:” el_class=”inocare-vision-test__heading”][vc_column_text]\u2022 Obstruction of the meibomian gland duct;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 Chronic blepharitis;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 Ocular rosacea;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 Poor eyelid hygiene;<\/p>\n

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[vc_custom_heading text=”Symptoms” el_class=”inocare-vision-test__heading”][vc_column_text]\u2022 Round, firm lump on the eyelid;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 Mild local sensitivity at first, but usually painless;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 Slight redness of the eyelid;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 In larger cases, it may press on the cornea and cause blurred vision.<\/p>\n

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[vc_custom_heading text=”Therapeutic approach” el_class=”inocare-vision-test__heading”][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Local measures” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” el_class=”inocare-vision-test__heading”][vc_column_text]\u2022 Warm compresses<\/b> (10\u201315 minutes, 2\u20133 times\/day) to liquefy the secretions;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 Gentle eyelid massage<\/b>to promote drainage;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 Eye hygiene<\/b> using eye wipes or special solutions with therapeutic properties.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Medication” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” el_class=”inocare-vision-test__heading”][vc_column_text]\u2022 Antibiotic\/anti-inflammatory drops or ointments<\/b> if inflammation or secondary infection is present, only as recommended by an ophthalmologist;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 In cases of recurrent chalazion, the doctor may recommend systemic antibiotic treatment.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Medical procedures performed only by an ophthalmologist:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” el_class=”inocare-vision-test__heading”][vc_column_text]\u2022 Local injection of anti-inflammatory substances (corticosteroids)<\/b> to reduce inflammation;<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2022 Minor surgical excision<\/b> \u2013 performed by an ophthalmologist when the lump persists and does not respond to conservative methods.<\/p>\n

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[vc_row_inner el_class=”inocare-condition-test-section-layout inocare-condition-test-section-layout–right”][vc_column_inner el_class=”inocare-condition-test-section-copy” width=”7\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Prognosis” el_class=”inocare-vision-test__heading”][vc_column_text]A chalazion is not dangerous, but it can be cosmetically and functionally bothersome. With the correct approach, most cases resolve, although some may recur, especially in patients with chronic blepharitis or rosacea.<\/p>\n

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