Dealing with a chalazion? Have a stye that’s becoming painful? Contact our specialists today to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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Contact us to see one of our optometrists as soon as possible. If you have an urgent appointment, your optometrist will assess your eye condition and its severity so that the right solution can be found quickly.
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After completing the examination, your optometrist will guide you toward a personalized treatment plan that’s fully tailored to your needs. We’ll support you at every step to ensure that your vision-care process is clear, fast and effective.
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Your optometrist will monitor your recovery and refer you to additional resources if necessary.
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Recent advancements in low-intensity laser technology provide us with new tools to treat chalazions painlessly.
With advanced technology such as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), VU offers treatments that are safe, effective and painless. Our extensive training and expertise allows us to optimize the eye care process at every step. While our treatments cannot replace surgery, they do have an excellent success rate when carried out at an early stage of chalazion development.
Our optometrists always stay up-to-date on best practices and the latest advancements in the field. VU has expertise you can trust.
Styes and chalazia are not dangerous, but they can be bothersome. If you’re affected by one of these conditions, you may have a lot of questions. In this section you’ll find answers from our experts to the most frequently asked questions on the subject.
A stye is a bacterial infection of one or more sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelashes. A stye appears as a small, red, painful bump on the eyelid. Most often, the bacteria responsible are from the staphylococcus family (staphylococcus aureus).
We strongly advise you against attempting to pop a stye at home. Doing so often leads to secondary infection, which prolongs treatment time and increases the risk of complications. If you’re unable to see a professional right away, keep the area clean and apply warm compresses to relieve discomfort.
Contrary to common belief, no, a stye itself is not contagious—however, the bacteria responsible for the infection can spread. That’s why you should avoid sharing personal care and hygiene items (like towels or makeup), especially while the infection is active. (In fact, it’s generally recommended that you avoid sharing these items at any time.)
A stye typically lasts three to seven days, and often resolves on its own. Treatments such as warm compresses and certain prescribed antibiotic solutions can speed up the healing process. However, in some cases a stye can last much longer and may even require surgical intervention. That’s why it’s important to treat styes as early as possible, using technologies such as LLLT, offered in-clinic.
A chalazion is an inflammation of the meibomian glands, which are sebaceous glands in the eyelid. Unlike a stye, which is caused by a bacterial infection and appears as a red, painful bump, a chalazion often results from a blocked gland, which results in a buildup of sebum (an oily secretion).
This buildup can cause a painless bump on the eyelid that may turn red and swollen if it becomes infected. Chalazia usually develop more slowly than styes and can persist for weeks or even months if not properly treated.
The difference is what causes it: a chalazion is caused not by bacteria but by gland blockage.
A chalazion can last anywhere from several weeks to several months. In some cases, styes can last even longer and may need surgical intervention. This is why early treatment, such as LLLT, is recommended.
If a chalazion is bothering you, it’s a good idea to consult your optometrist. There are highly effective approaches and technologies that can be used to reduce symptoms and even eliminate the chalazion.
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