Chalazion: Frequently Asked Questions

Chalazion is a soft tissue swelling, a tumor, which arises after stye. It is a swelling on the eyelid, either upper or lower eyelid.

A chalazion is usually secondary to some local inflammation or local infection such as a stye. The commonest cause of chalazion are as follows, please refer the link Causes of Chalazion

There may be one or many focal, hard, painless nodules in the upper or lower eyelid. Read more on Symptoms of Chalazion

Sometimes a chalazion is confused with a stye, which is an infected eyelash follicle. A stye is a red, sore lump near the edge of the eyelid. Initially a chalazion may resemble a stye, but it will usually grow larger. Chalazia also usually develop farther from the edge of the eyelid than styes.

A chalazion usually responds well to treatment, but some people are prone to recurrences.

A large chalazion can cause astigmatism due to pressure on the cornea. This will resolve with resolution of the chalazion.

Proper cleansing of the eyelid may prevent recurrences in people prone to chalazion.

The standard ophthalmic practice towards the treatment of chalazion is a surgical incision and removal. But it doesn't treat the tendency to form chalazion which is only achieved by homeopathic treatment.

Yes, it can be treated without surgery by homeopathy.

Homeopathy is an alternative medicine originated in Germany. Please visit this link Homeopathy Brief for more information.

Yes, homeopathy is very effective in treating chalazion.

Homeopathic treatment is strongly suggested for chalazion on the following grounds:

1. Homeopathy cures the chalazion without surgery.
2. It is 100% safe, non-toxic and absolutely harmless.
3. Homeopathy is based on the natural principles of healing. 

Homeopathic medicines treat chalazion very effectively, reasonably fast and without side effects. It helps in saving the eyelid from surgeon's knife.

No, homeopathy does not have any side effects. It is 100% safe and herbal in origin.

At Life Force, we have treated and documented over 300 cases of chalazion with significant success rate.

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