Question
I have a chalazion under my eye, and after hospital examination, the doctor refused to perform surgery and only prescribed antibiotic medication. How should I treat the chalazion?
Answer
The treatment for chalazion is not suitable for surgery in all cases; only when an abscess forms and drainage is necessary, would puncture or incision drainage surgery be considered. Therefore, the doctor’s refusal to perform surgery is based on professional judgment. Currently, it is recommended to use antibiotic medication for treatment and wait for the swelling to gradually subside. Additionally, preventing the recurrence of chalazion is equally important; avoid eating fast food like McDonald’s and KFC that can easily cause heat in the body, as well as spicy and irritating foods.