Eye Diseases: Eyelid chalazia Eye Diseases Eyelid chalazia
Conditions
Interventions
Surgical drainage of the cyst under local anaesthetic vs steroid injection into the cyst vs no treatment
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a palpable chalazion or multiple chalaxia 2. Patients over 18 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with chalazia with atypical appearance 2. Patients allergic to any treatment 3. Patients under 18 years old 4. Patients without a palpable lid cyst or a concurrent eyelid infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Whether or not complete resolution of the chalazion is achieved at three weeks as a result of the treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Degree of pain endured by patients, patients' level of satisfaction, any adverse events and the overall level of inconvenience. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed