Every minor eye treatment is preceded by a qualifying examination. If the ophthalmic surgeon decides during the examination that pharmacological treatment will not be effective and it is necessary to remove the chalazion, a surgical procedure is scheduled.
In the case of a chalazion, the waiting time is slightly shorter (up to a month counting from the qualifying examination) than in the case of more serious surgeries, such as blepharoplasty.
The chalazion removal procedure is performed under local anaesthesia. Depending on the lesion’s size, it may be necessary to apply stitches. The stitches are then removed by the surgeon during the first follow-up appointment (a week after the procedure). The patient leaves the clinic directly after the surgery, wearing a dressing on the eye. It is not allowed to drive a vehicle on the day of the surgery.
