title: A simplified technique for incision and curettage of chalazia.
abstract: The surgical treatment of chalazia is one of the most common minor operations performed in ophthalmology. The conventional approach involves injection of local anesthetic, clamping, incision of the palpebral conjunctiva with a scalpel blade, and curettage of the contents. We describe a simplified approach, which in addition to reducing costs, may also minimize scarring of the palpebral conjunctiva.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Zia I
authors.initials: ZI
authors.lastname: Carrim
authors.forename: Lorraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Shields
mesh_terms: D017043:Chalazion / Q000601:surgery*; D003475:Curettage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures