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Eyes - recurrent chalazions

Dr Amit Khosla
Consultant Ophthalmologist,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: I have a recurring problems of Chalazion on both the eyelids. I have got the incisions done atleast thrice. Why does this happen again and again? Because of this I have started getting dry eyes too. Kindly advise me on how to get rid of them for good?

A:You are suffering from meimobian gland dysfunction which causes dry eye and recurrant infections. The treatment will be long term and needs to be determined by your doctor, it includes antibiotics local and systemic, tear substitutes, hot fomentation and lid massage.