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Stye

A stye is usually like a boil or a pimple, a red, painful lump near the edge of your eyelid. A stye usually forms on the exterior of your eyelid, but sometimes it can create on the inner part of your eyelid.

Styes are frequent and should go away on their own in one to two weeks. Although they rarely indicate anything dangerous, they could hurt while healing.

Symptoms 

Stye’s warning signs and symptoms include:

  • A red spot on your eyelid that resembles a pimple or boil
  • Eyelid pain
  • Eyelid enlargement
  • Tearing

When to seek medical aid

Styes won’t hurt your eyes or affect your ability to see clearly. Try self-care techniques first, like carefully rubbing your closed eyelid with a warm towel for five to ten minutes multiple times a day. 

Speak with your doctor if;

  • There is no improvement in the stye even after 48 hours
  • You experience a very painful or swollen
  • The stye does not get better within a few weeks
  • Stye affects your vision

Cause 

An infection of oil glands in the eyelid causes stye. The bacterium staphylococcus is generally responsible for most of these infections.

Preventing stye 

To prevent the reoccurrence of stye, 

    When to seek medical aid
    • Wash your hand regularly
    • Take care of the cosmetics
    • Make sure you use the contact lenses in a hygienic way
    • Manage blepharitis

    Medical care from a doctor

    If you have a stye, the doctor may:

    • Utilize a tiny, sterile needle, break the stye
    • Remove the eyelash next to the stye 
    • Send you to a medical facility eye specialist

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    Reviewed by – Dr. Priyanka, MBBS MD Microbiology
    Page last reviewed: 16 JULY 2022