Is It A Stye Or Chalazia? Important Facts You Should Know

Recurring Chalazia Prevention Techniques

Chalazia can be recurrent, especially in individuals with chronically dry skin and/or dry eyes (for example, individuals with Sjogren's Syndrome). If chalazia recur, the individual is encouraged to undertake preventative techniques, which can include cleaning the eyelid daily with warm water, getting a sufficient amount of omega-3 fatty acid or flaxseed oil supplements (which can help create moisture in the body), and topical antibiotic ointment as prescribed by a doctor. When all of these methods fail, a doctor will typically recommend that the patient take antibiotic tablets, which are often prescribed for a three-month period and have an effect that lasts for many months afterward.