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I have a chalazia on my upper eye lid could i use ichthammol ointment to make it go away?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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No: Use a warm compress to your eyelid three to four times per day. See your ophthalmologist if this doesn't work.

Answered 12/7/2012

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A member asked:

I have a chalazia on my upper eye lid could i use ichthammol ointment to make it go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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