The aim of this case report is to highlight the successful use of hydrocolloid dressing in reducing scarring of the eyelids following scarring due to chalazion.

: A 7 year old girl presented with a 3 month history of a right lower eyelid chalazion which had resulted in excessive scarring and retraction of the lower lid. This scarring resulted in a v shaped distortion of the lower lid and excessive inferior scleral show. The affected skin was red. The child underwent examination under anaesthetic and had the chalazion incised. She was treated with a course of oral erythromycin and topical chloramphenicol. 1 week after the surgery a hydrocolloid dressing (brand name Granuflex) was applied to the area for 4 weeks

The dressing resulted in a massive improvement of the lid scarring

The use of hydrocolloid dressing helped in the management of this difficult case and was used without difficulty or side effects in a paediatric patient.