How long does it take to recover from chalazion surgery

Under normal circumstances, chalazion can recover in about 1 week after surgery. Generally, chalazion can be treated conservatively first, and then surgery can be considered if it is not effective. Chalazion, also known as a chalazion cyst, is an obstruction of the opening of the chalazion gland causing retention of secretions and a sterile granuloma, and can be treated conservatively with hot compresses and intra-lesion injections of dexamethasone. If conservative treatment is ineffective or if the lesion is relatively large, surgery is required. Generally, after chalazion surgery, pressure is needed to stop bleeding for 10 minutes, and medication change is needed on the 2nd day, along with the use of antimicrobial eye drops and eye ointment for treatment. 3 days after surgery, normal work can be resumed, and about 1 week after surgery can be basically restored to normal. In addition, patients with chalazion need to pay attention to keep their eyes and their surroundings clean after surgery, avoid dirty water into the eyes, and prohibit wearing contact lenses to avoid causing infection.