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Is it possible to get a chalazion deep in the lower eyelid i have like a fixed ball lump deep in my lower lid it's slightly painful when pressed.?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

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Yes: Usually hot/warm compresses on the chalazion help, rather than squeezing it directly. I would see an eye doc (referred by your family doc) this week. Don't touch it directly anymore and just use compresses until you see the doc.

Dr Mindlin agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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A member asked:

Is it possible to get a chalazion deep in the lower eyelid i have like a fixed ball lump deep in my lower lid it's slightly painful when pressed.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Dr Mindlin agreed

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