I have styes on my upper eyelid from last six months, it is painless but what should I do to remove it
A chalazion is also as a lipogranuloma; it can occur in the meibomian or Zeis glands. Typically, a meibomian gland lipogranuloma is hard and painless. When formed on the Zeis gland, it is marginal and superficial. These are formed when the gland becomes inflamed and blocked. A chalazion is essentially a cyst in the eyelid. It is mostly formed in the upper eyelid, but can also occur in the lower lid. They are different from styes in that they are painless. Also, while styes are due to bacterial infection of the sebaceous gland in the eyelid, chalazia, as mentioned above, are cysts.
If a cyst has been present for quite a long time, it is surely a chalazion. It generally disappears on its own in few months; however, if present for a very long time, treatment or surgery could be needed. Although chalazia are painless, they can itch, swell and ache. In fact, they can also redden and hinder your vision when the condition worsens. It is advisable to consult a doctor if you see any cyst or growth in your eye to avoid complications.
Home Remedies For Chalazion
What are the remedies? The most common remedy for a chalazion is the application of a warm compress for 10 to 20 minutes, 4 to 5 times a day. You can do this for a period of two weeks. By doing so, you are softening the hardened oils that have blocked the gland; this may cause the cyst to break open and drain the duct. Use clean cloth and keep it warm by dipping it in hot water.
You can also apply a warm compress with lemon leaves. Take a broad lemon leaf, apply olive or coconut oil on one side, and keep the other side over a candle flame to warm it. When it is warm enough, place it on the affected area. Do this 3 to 5 times a day. Soon the cyst will break and drain out. You can also wash your eyes with juice of guava leaves and water; boil few guava leaves in water and use the water to wash your eyes. Using the water to apply a warm compress will also help. A warm compress of acacia leaves to in water helps to reduce swelling and pain.
Needless to say, avoid using make up. Also, do not attempt to pop the cyst as it may rupture below the surface and aggravate the situation. If the chalazion continues to enlarge or does not clear up within a few weeks of treatment, you may need to get it removed surgically using local anesthesia.
