Ophthalmology
Chalazion Removal in Nigeria
A firm, painless lump in the eyelid, from a blocked oil gland, is opened from the inside of the lid and scraped out under local anaesthetic. It takes about fifteen minutes and leaves no visible scar. Most settle on their own with warm compresses, so this is for the ones that do not.
Also called: Incision and curettage of chalazion, Eyelid cyst removal, Meibomian cyst removal
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed . This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
Published price
₦90,000
Fixed all-in rate, one chalazion
Done in a procedure room under local anaesthetic.
What the price covers
- Surgeon and procedure room
- Local anaesthetic
- Antibiotic ointment, and an eye pad for the first hours
What it does not cover
- The first consultation
- Histology, needed only for a lump that keeps returning in an adult
- Treatment of the underlying lid inflammation that causes repeat cysts
Related prices
Child needing a short general anaesthetic
₦200,000
What would change this price
- A child needing a general anaesthetic, priced separately above
- More than one chalazion at the same sitting
- A lump that keeps returning in the same place in an adult, which is sent for histology
If an HMO is paying, the case needs prior authorisation before admission. Bring your HMO number to the first consultation and the desk will start it. If the plan declines, you are told the cash price before anything is booked.
Who this is for
- A lump that has lasted more than one to two months despite warm compresses and lid cleaning
- A lump large enough to press on the eye and blur vision
- A chalazion that keeps becoming inflamed
When it is not the right answer
- A new chalazion in its first few weeks, which often settles with warm compresses
- A red, painful, swollen lid, which is a stye or an infection and is treated first
- A lump that keeps coming back in the same spot in an older adult, which needs a biopsy rather than repeated drainage
The pathway, step by step
- 1
Eye examination₦35,000
The lump is confirmed as a chalazion and the lid margins checked for the inflammation that causes them.
- 2
Warm compresses first
Twice a day for several weeks, with lid cleaning. Many settle without anything else.
- 3
The procedure
About fifteen minutes. The lid is numbed and turned, and the cyst is opened and cleared from the inside.
- 4
Home with a pad for a few hours
Ointment for a few days.
- 5
Review at two weeks₦25,000
If anything remains or a new one has formed.
Recovery, realistically
Day 1
The pad comes off the same evening. A little ooze is normal.
Days 2 to 7
Some swelling and bruising. Ointment as written.
Week 2
The lid is usually flat and comfortable.
Risks you should be told about
- The chalazion coming back, or a new one forming
- Bleeding or bruising
- Infection, uncommon
- A small notch in the lid margin, rare
Every operation carries risk. A surgeon who lists none is not being straight with you. Yours will go through these with you before you consent.
Questions people ask
Will it leave a scar?
Not a visible one. The cut is made on the inside of the eyelid.
Can I just leave it?
Yes, if it is not bothering you. Many go away on their own over months. Removal is for ones that persist, grow or affect vision.
Why do I keep getting them?
Usually inflamed lid margins, sometimes with skin conditions such as rosacea. Daily lid cleaning and warm compresses reduce new ones.
Prices shown are Mezo cash prices in naira and were last checked on 11 October 2026. They are what you would be quoted for the standard case described here. Your final quote follows an examination, because the right operation for you may not be this one.