Medical Eye Care
Stye Removal
Vision & Precision
OVERVIEW
A stye (hordeolum) is a painful, infected oil gland on the eyelid margin, while a chalazion is a chronic, painless cyst caused by a blocked meibomian gland. When conservative measures such as warm compresses fail to resolve the condition, Dr. Gordon performs a minor surgical procedure to drain or remove the lesion, providing rapid relief and preventing recurrence.
BENEFITS
Provides rapid relief from eyelid pain, swelling, and redness
Prevents the infection from spreading to surrounding tissues
Quick in-office procedure performed under local anesthesia
Minimal downtime with resolution of swelling within days
Reduces risk of recurrence through complete removal
AM I A CANDIDATE?
- Patients with a stye or chalazion that has not resolved after two to four weeks of warm compress therapy, or that is causing significant pain, vision disturbance, or cosmetic concern, are candidates for in-office drainage or excision.
THE PROCEDURE
The eyelid is numbed with a local anesthetic. For a chalazion, a small incision is made on the inner surface of the eyelid and the contents of the cyst are curetted. For an infected stye, the abscess is carefully drained. A brief pressure dressing is applied and the patient can return to normal activities the same day.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Schedule your personalized consultation with Dr. Gordon and take the first step toward your treatment goals.