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My brother has chalazions on both of his eyes on the lower part. do chalzions have anything to do with a higher level of cholesterol, ? thanks

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Dr. Joseph Woods answered

No.: As far as i know or have been informed, chalazions have nothing to do with high cholesterol.

Dr Koch and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/20/2013

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