Professor Igal LeibovichOphthalmologist, specialist in oculoplastic surgery
Chalazion treatment in Israeli clinics is conducted using effective methods. First, the experienced doctors at the clinic examine the patient, determine the exact diagnosis, and collaboratively select a treatment strategy.
At the Top Ichilov Medical Center, you can undergo effective therapy with medications (antibiotics, corticosteroids). The clinic's doctors also have extensive experience in surgically removing chalazia — in most cases, there are no visible scars left after such operations.
The latest equipment available at the Top Ichilov clinic allows for chalazion treatment at the highest level. Revolutionary medications are used for conservative treatment, while modern equipment, innovative techniques, and technologies are employed for surgical treatment.
Current Therapy Methods
Conservative approaches to treatment involve the use of eye drops and ointments based on broad-spectrum antibiotics. Warm compresses may also be applied (several times a day for 10-15 minutes on the affected eyelid). The temperature effect of the compresses helps to soften the solid fatty mass that has blocked the duct of the inflamed gland. If the condition does not resolve over several months, corticosteroid injections may be administered.
In cases where conservative methods do not provide therapeutic effect, surgical treatment may be recommended. Operations for treating small chalazia are relatively simple and take about 10-20 minutes. They are performed on an outpatient basis, and the patient can leave the clinic on the same day. First, a local anesthetic is injected into the eyelid, and then a special clamp is applied. The eyelid is then turned inside out, a small incision (about 3 millimeters) is made, through which the liquid contents of the chalazion are drained, and its solid tissues are scraped out with a curette. For the surgical removal of small chalazia, stitches are not applied. Since the incision is located on the inner side of the eyelid, the operation provides an excellent cosmetic effect.
Larger chalazia are removed through an incision on the outer side of the eyelid. In this case, a small incision is also made directly on the inflamed area of the eyelid. Pathological tissues are removed, and the wound is then closed with an intradermal surgical stitch. The stitch is removed after a week. The patient can leave the clinic on the same day; in rare cases, the patient may be kept in the hospital overnight after the operation.
Initially, after surgical treatment, the patient may experience slight discomfort, especially when blinking. In most cases, the recovery process is easy and quick. For at least 10 days after the operation, it is not recommended to wash the eyes with water. Women are allowed to use facial cosmetics after a month. Complications after the intervention are extremely rare. To prevent them, patients are advised to use eye drops with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory components for some time after the operation.
Numerous reviews about chalazion treatment in Israel are a sign of the quality of medicine in the country. Foreign medical tourists who have already used the services of Israeli clinics note the high level of training of doctors and the effectiveness of modern techniques they employ. After the course of treatment, there are no signs of inflammation or cosmetic defects left.
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Diagnosis
To determine the type of treatment, the patient is first examined. The diagnostic program usually takes three to four days and includes several types of examinations.
First Day — Consultation
After passing through customs at Tel Aviv airport, you meet your personal coordinator. This person works in the clinic's international department and is responsible for your transfer from the airport to the hospital, translating your medical documentation, and coordinating with doctors. The coordinator will also assist you with various everyday matters (for example, can organize excursions).
Accompanied by the coordinator, you go to the hotel, leave your belongings there, and head to the first consultation with the specialist. At the clinic, the doctor reviews your medical history and refers you for a series of examinations.
Second Day — Examinations
The disease is usually easily identified during a physical examination. If the doctor has doubts about the benign nature of the disease, the patient may be referred for further diagnostics (for example, for a biopsy and histological examination).
Third Day — Medical Council
On this day, a medical commission — a council — is convened. The commission consists of several specialized experts who collaboratively determine the final diagnosis and develop a therapy program. The patient may also attend the meeting of the medical commission. According to the Israeli "Patient Rights Law," the patient has the full right to receive all information regarding their disease and the prescribed types of treatment.
The patient's opinion is always taken into account. In particular, if the doctors decide to remove the chalazion during the operation, after which a visible scar may remain, the patient can request them to choose another type of treatment.
Cost of Chalazion Treatment in Israel
Affordable price for chalazion treatment in Israel is a distinctive quality of Israeli medicine. Every year, citizens from various countries seek treatment in the medical centers of the country, wanting effective treatment that meets modern medical standards without spending excessive funds. For comparison, the cost of chalazion removal surgery in Israeli medical centers is 30-40% cheaper than similar procedures in Canadian or German clinics. The affordable rates of Israeli clinics are considered reasonable not only by residents of leading Western countries but also by citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and other former Soviet republics.
Advantages of Israeli Medicine
- Experienced doctors work in leading Israeli medical centers (particularly at the Top Ichilov clinic). Each of them has trained for many years and honed their skills. Many doctors have specialized in major European or American hospitals, hold academic degrees, teach at Israeli universities, and are well-known in the international medical community.
- Patients undergo examinations in a short time — usually no more than three to four days. Modern laboratory analysis methods are used for differential diagnosis.
- A full range of modern methods is used for treatment. Patients undergo medication therapy, courses of physiotherapy, and corticosteroid injections. If conservative methods do not help, surgical interventions are performed.
- The medical staff of the clinics is attentive and courteous, ready to assist you at your first request. The rooms are cozy and equipped with everything necessary for your comfort.