Intense pulsed light for chalazion treatment
Part of Cancer, Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial tests if intense pulsed light (IPL), a light therapy often used for skin issues, can safely help chalazion, a small bump on the eyelid caused by a blocked oil gland. It may reduce inflammation and help the bump resolve faster.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older
- You have a chalazion that is red, swollen, and painful (inflammatory stage)
- You can follow study procedures and attend visits
- You have not had eye surgery or injury in the last 3 months (or specific types in last year)
- You are not using certain medications or herbs that make your skin sensitive to light
- You do not have other eye infections, tumors, or uncontrolled eye conditions
Quick eligibility check
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