Hordeolum & Chalazion
Jennifer Farah MD, Jessica Mason MD, and Mel Herbert MD
- Hordeolum (aka stye)
- Acute Staph infection of meibomian oil gland near lid edge
- Presents as red nodule/pustule usually near the lid edge
- Management
- Warm compress
- Erythromycin ointment if local infection
- Chalazion
- Blockage of the meibomian oil glands causing eyelid inflammation at the lid’s midportion
- Management
- Warm compresses
- Erythromycin ointment if local infection
- Surgical excision prn