IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-5-19320 Original Research Paper Effect of Lekhana (Scraping) in Chalazion PundareekakshaRao.P Dr. May 2019 8 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

Lekhanakarma (Scraping technique) is a parasurgical procedure used for removing of the unhealthy tissues from the body. Chalazion appears to be a consequence of hypertrophic inflammation of the meibomian gland present in the eyelids. The main aim of the study is wish to report the operative outcomes of Chalazion. Methods: This was random, prospective, non–comparative, interventional study of 40 patients with Chalazion requiring surgical excision. Lekhanakarma had been performed by surgical scraping with postoperative care. Results: After 5 days, Chalazion had resolved in 18 (45%) cases. The postoperative recurrence rate was 10%, and most of the patients satisfied with treatment outcomes. No recurrence was found till 3 month. Conclusion: The present study shows satisfactory treatment outcomes through adjuvant therapies and continuous monitoring of the clinical course. An average overall improvement for all patients was found to be 87.5%.