Chalazion

Question 1

how does a chalazion differ froma stye

Answer 1

chalazion is due to blockage of gland

stye is result of bacterial infection in the root of the eyelash

Question 2

what is a chalazion

Answer 2

fluid filled cyst in eyelid

Question 3

which eyelids are chalazion more likely to present on

Answer 3

upper eye lid

Question 4

what causes the formation of the chalazion

Answer 4

blockage of the meiboman glands

Question 5

what does blockage of the glands cause

Answer 5

swelling and inflammation = solid and firm lump formation

Question 6

true/false

a chalazion is painfull

Answer 6

chalazion are usually painless

stye are painful

Question 7

what is the best management for a chalazion and stye

Answer 7

warm compression for 5-10 mins 5x a day

Question 8

when would you consider referral to ophthalmologist in a patient with a chalazion/stye

Answer 8

no improvement of after conservative management

Question 9

true/false

you can prescribe abx for the management of a chalazion/stye

Answer 9

false

do not prescribe abx for the management of a chalazion/stye

Question 10

how can you tell the difference between a chalazion/stye

Answer 10

chalazion: painless firm lump
stye: painful tender lump