Indian
actress Nikki Tamboli recently underwent a necessary eye surgery due to a medical condition known as chalazion. The actress spoke about the video which went viral on Friday as she was leaving a clinic with an eye patch. She also explained how the issue stemmed from blocked oil glands in the eyelid, a condition often mistaken for a routine stye but medically more serious. She also mentioned that the issue started in August 2025 and called everyday makeup a huge part to the problem.
Nikki Tamboli explains her eye surgery
During a recent interview with
Hindustan Times, Nikki Tamboli shared that she has been diagnosed with chalazion which appears as a lump near the eyelid and, in most cases, dissolves with heating pads. "However, in my case, it didn’t," she said further mentioning that applying and removing kajal, mascara, and eye makeup, even after double cleansing, microscopic residue can remain.
During the conversation, she also opened up about the time when she first faced the issue back in 2018 "when she wasn’t aware of proper skincare practices then and had no guidance. There were times I even slept with my makeup on."Along with this, the actress has also shared an Instagram story where she has updated her fans and followers that, "All is well."
More about Nikki Tamboli
Nikki is an actress and model who gained immense popularity with superstar Salman Khan's reality show
Bigg Boss 14, where her bold and outspoken personality won her a huge fan base. She has also acted in South Indian films like
Kanchana 3 and appeared in several hit music videos.
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