Do You Have Symptoms of Chalazion?
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Red, firm bump on your eyelid
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Usually not painful, or only mildly tender early on
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Gradually enlarging lump over days to weeks
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Feeling of heaviness in the eyelid
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Swelling more toward the middle of the lid rather than the lash line
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Occasional watery eyes
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Blurred vision if the lump becomes large enough to press on the eye
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A history of a previous stye or recurrent eyelid inflammation
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If you answered yes, you may have a chalazion.
Improve Your Eye Health with Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach – The Gold Coast’s Leading Ocular Aesthetics Clinic
Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach provides gentle, evidence-based care for chalazion and styes.
Our optometrists, Jackson Yip, Shaina Zheng, and Alicia Lou, focus on treating the underlying cause so you get lasting relief, not just quick fixes.
Understanding Chalazia
A chalazion is a firm, painless (or mildly tender) lump that forms when an oil gland in your eyelid becomes blocked and inflamed. Unlike a stye, a chalazion is not caused by an active infection, and it usually develops more gradually.
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What Causes a Chalazion?
The main underlying cause is Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). The tiny oil glands inside your eyelids become clogged, preventing natural oil from flowing out.
Chalazia often occur in people who also have blepharitis, a chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins that leads to redness, irritation, and crusting along the lashes. This inflammation makes the oil glands more likely to block.
When a Meibomian gland is blocked, oil builds up inside the gland. Over time, this trapped oil and debris trigger localized inflammation, forming a firm lump deeper in the eyelid.
A chalazion can sometimes form after a stye has healed, once the infection resolves but the gland remains blocked.
In short:
MGD → blocked oil gland
Trapped oil + inflammation → chalazion
Previous stye → residual blockage → chalazion
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At Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach, we focus on treating the underlying gland dysfunction and reducing inflammation to prevent chalazia from recurring.
Advanced Chalazion Treatments at Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach
We combine in-clinic technology with personalised home care to clear blocked glands, calm inflammation, and reduce recurrence.
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Inmode Envision: RF & IPL
We’re proud to be the first optometry clinic in Australia to offer Inmode Envision, combining Radiofrequency (RF)and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for advanced eyelid treatment.
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RF gently heats the eyelid tissue to soften and unblock the oil glands.
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IPL targets bacteria and inflammation to improve meibomian gland health and reduce redness.
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LLLT (Low-Level Light Therapy)
A gentle, non-invasive light therapy that reduces inflammation, stimulates healing, and improves oil flow. Ideal for patients with recurrent chalazion, blepharitis, or MGD.
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Warm Compress & Eyelid Hygiene
We guide you on safe and effective warm compress routines and daily lid cleaning to prevent recurrence and maintain eyelid health.
Preventing Future Chalazion
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Clean eyelids daily with a gentle cleanser
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Use warm compresses regularly to keep oil glands flowing
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Remove eye makeup before bed and replace cosmetics regularly
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Wash hands before touching eyes or handling contact lenses
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Manage underlying blepharitis or skin conditions (e.g. rosacea)
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Schedule review if you experience recurrent styes
By addressing the root cause, we help prevent future infections and keep your eyes clear, comfortable, and healthy.
Comprehensive Eyelid Care Services
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Chalazion assessment, treatment & management
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Eyelid hygiene & cleansing programs
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Blepharitis & Meibomian Gland Dysfunction care
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Envision RF & IPL
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LLLT (Low-Level Light Therapy)
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Warm compress training & in-clinic debridement
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Red eye & infection treatment
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Foreign body removal
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How long does a chalazion last?
Most chalazia resolve within 2–6 weeks, depending on the size and severity. Warm compresses and professional care can speed healing and reduce the chance of recurrence.
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Is a chalazion contagious?
No. A chalazion is not an infection, so it cannot spread from person to person. However, good eyelid hygiene helps prevent new blockages from forming.
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What is a chalazion?
A chalazion is a firm, painless lump that develops when a stye doesn’t completely heal and inflammation persists.
Book Your Ocular Aesthetics Assessment
There are fees associated with an ocular aesthetics assessment. To learn more about our fees and charges, please call our practice on 5526 1400.​
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