This PedsCases Note provides a one-page inforgraphic on chalazion and stye. This note details the differences between chalazion and stye, fundamental management practices, and complications that may arise if untreated. It was created by Weilin Qiu (Medical Student, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Nawaaz Nathoo (Ophthalmologist, UBC).

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References

1. Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. The difference between a stye and chalazion [Internet]. Plantation (FL): Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute; [cited 2026 Sep 4]. Available from: https://flei.com/the-difference-between-a-stye-and-chalazion/

2. Natural Eye Care. Meibomian gland dysfunction [Internet]. New Paltz (NY): NaturalEyeCare, Inc.; [cited 2026 Sep 4]. Available from: https://naturaleyecare.com/eye-conditions/meibomian-dysfunction/

3. American Academy of Ophthalmology. What are chalazia and styes? [Internet]. San Francisco (CA): American Academy of Ophthalmology; [cited 2026 Sep 4]. Available from: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-are-chalazia-styes

4. EyeWiki. Chalazion [Internet]. San Francisco (CA): American Academy of Ophthalmology; [cited 2026 Sep 4]. Available from:https://eyewiki.org/Chalazion#cite_note-6

5. EyeWiki. Stye [Internet]. San Francisco (CA): American Academy of Ophthalmology; [cited 2026 Sep 4]. Available from:https://eyewiki.aao.org/Stye

An author of this note has received financial support from Alcon (consultant and speaker), serves on an adivsory board for Apotex, and has received a speaker bursary from Bausch & Lomb.