A chalazion is a swollen, pain-free lump on the eyelid. It gradually forms when the meibomian gland, a sebaceous (oil) gland, is blocked. A chalazion is sometimes called an eyelid cyst or a ...

Knowing whether you have a chalazion or a stye can help you treat the lump in the most effective way to help it heal. While both often go away on their own and respond well to home remedies ...

Your healthcare provider may recommend chalazion surgery when a bump (cyst) caused by a blocked oil gland in your eyelid ...