eye disorders
Chalazion and Hordeolum (Stye)
Diagnosis of Chalazion and Hordeolum
Clinical assessment Diagnosis of chalazion and both kinds of hordeola is clinical; however, during the first 2 days, they may be clinically indistinguishable. Because internal hordeola are so rare, they are not usually suspected unless inflammation is severe or fever or chills are present. If the chalazion or hordeolum lies near the inner canthus of the lower eyelid, it must be differentiated from Dacryocystitis and Chronic chalazia that do not respond to treatment require biopsy to exclude tumor of the eyelid. 