Chalazion

[MRR_2013]

I have several chalazia in both my eyes; I've counted 8. Two of which are large, red, and inflamed. My ophthalmologist claims there is nothing he can do for me because I am breastfeeding and I can't take tetracycline. I asked about the excision surgery and he said, "it's not surgical". I'm not really sure what that's supposed to mean, especially since I've read that it's quite a simple procedure. My other concern is sebaceous carcinoma, since I have had these for quite some time. My ophthalmologist laughed at me when I asked and said, "it's not cancer!" I was quite offended by this since I don't think it's wrong for me to inquire, and it's not a lot of work to biopsy it. I left his office in tears with NO treatment. I asked my GP to send me to another ophthalmologist and he decided to send me to a dermatologist (since I will be able to get in a lot faster), I'm not sure if they'll be able to help but I sure hope so. Just looking for some info on chalazia, should I get them removed? I've had one for a couple years and the rest for almost a year now.

[MRR_2013]

Again, same issue is breast feeding. Online it says Azasite is not known whether it will affect a baby through breast feeding, would rather not risk it. My GP has me on an oral antibiotic for skin now.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Having this many chalazia means that you have a chronic infection.  You should consider using topical Azasite.

Dr. O.