Effect of Chalazion on Corneal Astigmatism

Abstract

A common eyelid disease chalazion causes eye morbidity due to inflammation and cosmetic disfigurement.  Important factors in corneal refractive surgery, intraocular lens power calculations for cataract surgery and visual acuity assessments are corneal topographic changes. For better outcome of ocular surgery  corneal astigmatism should be corrected earlier. The aim of this study is to evaluate changes in corneal astigmatism according to chalazion size and location.