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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I have been having issues with chalazions for the past year.
I had one in my right eye (lower eyelid), went to the family doctor and they told me to go to an optometrist. I went to one optometrist and he said to apply warm compresses a few times a day and it would go away. I did that, but every time I did, it would balloon up like a big red golf ball. It literally looked like I was punched in the eye because it was so swollen. I thought my bottom eyelid would pop. That went on for 8 months so I went back to the optometrist and he said to keep it up. Eventually the hard lump went away, but my bottom eyelid is still puffier than it used to be and has what looks like a slight stretch mark or scar just below the eyelash.
Now a couple of weeks ago, I have one under my left eye. It hasn't gotten as bad, but it is definitely noticeable. I am afraid to do the hot compress thing this time, because it seemed to make it worse last time. I have had this one for about 3 weeks.
Could there be an underlying issue that is causing it to happen in both eyes? The internet doesn't seem to have a lot of information. It mostly just says to do warm compresses and possibly surgery.
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It would be a good idea to go into your Optometrist and get a course of Cephalexin antibiotics. They can clean out the tear glands where the Chalazion's form. Also should have had an ointment applied to reduce the inflammation at the site.
Chalazion can be genetic but there is also a higher risk with stress and too many bacteria on the eyelids. When was the last time you cleaned your eyelids ? It is often only cleaned when we accidently get shampoo in our eyes.