Do eyelid stones go away on their own?

Eyelid stones do not go away on their own. Eyelid stones, called conjunctival stones, usually appear as small yellowish-white dots on the conjunctival surface of the eyelid, either singly or in dense clusters with a hard texture, and are most often seen in patients with chronic conjunctivitis. If the lid stones are asymptomatic, the patient may not have them treated because they start deep and are usually not irritating to the eye. If the stone gradually increases in size and breaks through the lid conjunctiva, it will irritate the corneal nerve and cause a distinct foreign body sensation, which can usually be treated at a hospital outpatient ophthalmology clinic. The surgery requires surface anesthetic eye drops and the lid stones are removed with an injecting needle or sharp knife. After the surgery, antibiotic eye drops and eye ointment can be used to prevent secondary infection. In addition, if deep asymptomatic stones are found during stone removal, they may be left untreated for the time being. In daily life, patients should develop healthy eye hygiene habits, do not rub their eyes, keep their eyes moist to prevent foreign bodies from entering, and take appropriate vitamin supplements to facilitate eye recovery.