Question
My child, who is two and a half years old, has developed a chalazion on their eye. It has been there for one and a half months. They have been using eye drops and applying cold compresses every day, and there has been some improvement but it has not completely disappeared. I would like to inquire about non-surgical treatment methods and dietary precautions.
Answer
A chalazion is a sterile inflammation of the eyelid sebaceous gland, unrelated to infection, primarily caused by excessive secretion of the glands. Current medication treatments are difficult to induce self-healing, and it is recommended to seek surgical treatment. In terms of diet, it is important to maintain a light diet and avoid eating foods that easily cause heat in the body, especially when experiencing constipation. Continuous cold compresses can be tried to help promote self-healing.