Picture of a chalazion

A chalazion is a lump in the eyelid. Chalazia (plural) may look like styes, but they are usually larger and may not be painful.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristopher J. Rudnisky - Ophthalmology
Last RevisedJanuary 6, 2010

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