Thank you for the question. Chalazions are common and are caused by the blockage and inflammation of the glands around the eyes.
You are absolutely right in using warm compresses to the eyes as this helps to open up the blocked glands. This should be done 3 to 4x a day. Keeping the eyelids margins clean is also very helpful. To prevent recurring chalazions, warms compresses can be continued even when the chalazion has resolved.
If it is still persistent, topical or oral antibiotics like doxycycline can be prescribed and this usually settles the chalazion quickly.
Most chalazions will settle with the above measures but if the lump is persistent or refuses to clear, a visit to the ophthalmologist for surgical drainage should be considered.
