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

Diagnosis

A diagnosis of a stye or chalazia is typically made upon an examination conducted by an ophthalmologist. An eye doctor might exam the infected eyelid in one of several ways. The doctor might try pressing down on the eyelid to expel the contents of the meibomian gland. In recent years, tools to help doctors expel the contents of the meibomian gland have been developed, and many ophthalmologists keep them in their examination rooms. Additionally, a doctor might want to test tear production, which involves a minuscule amount of dye being applied to the eye. The procedure is quick and painless.