A chalazion is a swollen, pain-free lump on the eyelid. It gradually forms when the meibomian gland, a sebaceous (oil) gland, ...

During the procedure, your healthcare provider makes a tiny incision in the eyelid, drains the fluids, and removes the material inside the chalazion with a surgical tool called a curette.

Chalazion: Chalazion is one of the most common causes of eyelid bumps that develops due to a blockage in the oil glands. It is a firm, painless bump that forms farther from the lash line.

Other possible causes include a chalazion, which is a blocked oil gland that appears like a painless lump/rubbery nodule or swelling under the eyelid. Chalazion tend to grow slowly, over days to ...