Chalazion is a small swelling on eyelids which is due to blocked glands. These are lumps or swelling on eyelids which are sometimes painless and most commonly seen on upper eyelid than lower eyelid.
Symptoms
- Swelling or lumps of eyelid.
- Pain while blinking or on touch.
- Redness of conjunctiva.
- Watering of eyes.
- Irritation and discomfort in the eyes.
- Sometimes occur with blurred vision.
Chalazia go away without treatment, but may appear at another area.
Causes
There are Meibomian glands which help and protect the eyes by secreting oil that mix up with tears to moisten. So that dryness of eyes doesn’t exist if the eyes are opened. But the oil secreted gets thicken and plugged up due to inflammation. In this way chalazion is formed.
And also common in people who have recurring inflammatory conditions of eye like blepharitis, acne, viral conjunctivitis, etc.
Care to be taken
- Squeezing the lumps or touching the eyes should not be done.
- Gentle massage to eyelid can be done.
- Applying warm compress on eyelids for 3-4 times could help reduce the swelling.
- Drying of eyes if present can use natural tear eye drops.
Homeopathic approach
Homeopathic medicine helps to remove the tendency of repeated formation of chalazion. Remedies like Ruta, Calc fluor helps to reduce the thickened lump. Colchicum helps in reducing the inflammation of meibomian glands if it persists. Sticking or gluing of the eye can be cleared with Petroleum, Merc col and Pulsatilla. These remedies help in protecting the eyes and removes the tendency for further formation of chalazion.
Our protocols are helpful in seeing that the inflammation of Meibomian gland is reduced which helps in preventing the infection. Gouri Homeo Healthway provides best care for appropriate health issue and best bet for protecting your eyes too.
