Styes & Chalazia

What are Styes and Chalazia?

Styes (hordeolums) and chalazia are bumps that form on the eyelid due to blocked or infected oil glands. A stye is typically painful and caused by infection, while a chalazion is usually painless and results from gland blockage.

Symptoms

Localized swelling on the eyelid
Tenderness (more common with styes)
Redness and inflammation
A lump or bump on the eyelid
Tearing or irritation

Treatment Options

At Total Vision, we offer safe, effective, and comfortable in-office treatments to help resolve and reduce the recurrence of styes & chalazia:

Warm compresses
(first-line treatment)
Legacy Wave (IPL) reduces eyelid inflammation, melts blocked oils, and helps shrink abnormal blood vessels
MiBoFlo thermal therapy to warm and unclog congested oil glands
Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) to target bacteria and reduce inflammation
Prescription Medications for persistent infection or significant inflammation
Customized home care plans including lid cleansing protocols to reduce recurrence

While many styes and chalazia resolve on their own, recurring or persistent bumps may signal an underlying issue that needs attention. Prompt care can help prevent future flare-ups and speed up healing.