Out-of-Pocket Expense for Surgical Chalazion Removal

Chalazion treatment costs declined from 2011 to 2020, suggesting potentially greater affordability for families. However, families should be counseled up front on potential future expenses with surgical intervention for a recurring chalazion. Understanding total costs for recurring chalazion by accounting for potential surgical re-intervention will help pediatric ophthalmologists provide more informed counseling regarding the total cost of treatment with an appreciation for potential future costs if surgical re-intervention is required.